Principal Electrical Engineer

Worley Group, Inc; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead and manage a team dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering services for oil, gas, and chemical projects. This role involves overseeing project execution, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will contribute to shaping the future of energy solutions. If you're passionate about driving impactful projects and leading a talented team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

PTO

401k

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• Excellent technical and practical engineering skills.
• Knowledge of local and international standards.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of electrical engineers on projects.
• Ensure on-time completion and quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with project management and clients.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate Qualifications in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

ETAP

PSCAD

SPL

Job description

Company:Worley

Primary Location:USA-CA-Monrovia

Other Locations:USA-CA-Martinez

Job:Electrical

Schedule:Full-time

Employment Type:Employee

Job Level:Experienced

Job Posting:Apr 8, 2025

Unposting Date:May 24, 2025

Reporting Manager Title:Director of Engineering

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Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Purpose:

You will provide electrical engineering services to Worley and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the electrical engineering team. You will provide electrical engineering services to Worley and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the electrical engineering team. The purpose is to manage a team of electrical engineers and designers and oversee their work on oil, gas, and chemical projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of electrical engineers and designers and oversee their work on oil/gas/chemical projects.


• Plans organize, and direct engineering work, ensuring on-time completion, safety-in-design and quality outcomes from conception to completion.


• Collaborate with project management, client, other disciplines to meet project objectives.


• May lead one or more projects while providing guidance for other lead engineers within the program.


• Maintain relationship with project management and client to ensure satisfaction with the quality and progress of the project.


• Candidate shall have the ability to communicate effectively (written, emails, verbal) with the team and with management, and shall possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills; shall have the ability to motivate, create a positive work environment, helping the team to learn, grow and work together to achieve common goals.


• Deliver electrical engineering services that meet Worley', its customers' and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.


• Initiate, manage and if required supervise electrical engineering project requirements.


• Perform electrical engineering services such as:
  
  
  
  • participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and follow required checking procedures.
  
  
  • ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes.
  
  
  • provide assistance and advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, write requisitions, conduct technical bid evaluations, and write purchase orders.
  
  
  
  


• If required, act as the electrical engineering Lead on specific projects.


• If responsible for a team:
  
  
  
  • outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress and
  
  
  • ensure the required services meet Worley, its customers, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
  
  
  
  


• Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Worley and its Customer's requirements.


• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in electrical engineering.


• If required, assist and support junior personnel within the electrical engineering team.


• Communicate effectively with the electrical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer.


• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• Excellent technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its clients.


• Excellent knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the electrical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.


• Excellent knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory specifications.


• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and electrical engineering specific software, ETAP, PSCAD, SPL.


• Development, design of electrical distribution systems, equipment selection, protective relay selection, power management system configuration, interface management.


• Perform/review power systems studies and protective device settings.


• Extensive technical and practical experience in electrical engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Additional Information:

• This position is in California.


• Salary Range $140,638-$206,820.


• Benefits: eligible for PTO, 401k, medical, vision, dental, etc.

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Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• A recognized and relevant BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering.

Preferred:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in engineering, management, project management or supervisory qualifications or equivalent.


• Professional Engineer (P. E or P. Eng) status US/Canada.


• 8 plus years' experience in oil and gas industry.


• Saudi Aramco experience.


• Experience in software such as MS Office Suite and electrical engineering specific software, ETAP, PSCAD, SPL.
  

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

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