Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer

Worley; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Martinez, CA is seeking a Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer to lead the rotating equipment discipline on complex projects. You will direct project execution activities, develop hour estimations, and coordinate with other disciplines to ensure successful delivery within budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of rotating equipment experience (gas/steam turbines, compressors, pumps) in oil, gas, and refinery environments, with strong English communication and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of rotating equipment engineering experience (gas turbine/steam turbine, compressor and pump).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in Power industry, Carbon Capture, or Arctic environments is valued.
• Combined cycle gas turbine and steam turbine experience.
• Refinery environment and jobsite experience.
• Commitment to HSE management in projects.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in quality control and quality assurance for engineering work.
• Adherence to Worley diversity and inclusion principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop/check specifications, data sheets, technical bids, purchase orders and vendor queries for rotating equipment.
• Maintain quality deliverables through procurement.
• Support work-sharing with overseas offices on rotating equipment deliverables.

Skills

Rotating equipment leadership

Project coordination

HSE awareness

English communication

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer (MAR00XQ)

Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer - MAR00XQ

Company : Worley

Job

Mechanical

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Oct 15, 2026

Reporting Manager Title : Senior Specialist Mechanical Engineering

About us
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose:

With-in the Rotating engineering group, provides discipline leadership by directing project execution activities and discipline deliverables for projects, participates in project execution strategy and planning. Knows the project and owns the discipline scope/cost/time requirements, makes certain the team meets expectations, and coordinates with other disciplines to ensure project success. Performs administrative functions including implementation of management policies and procedures, implements the Company and Customers Procedures while seeking improvements to work processes and business approaches to better serve the project needs, supervision of moderate/high sized teams. Develops innovative technical solutions to complex problems.

The candidate will work within a team framework of other disciplines and will have an understanding of the broad organizational implications of the work being performed. Will be updating schedules and progress reports. Will be required to generate budgets for new work, will be interfacing with Project Management and the Customers regularly. Ensures team members adherence to generally accepted engineering practices, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. Supports the standardization of equipment specifications, drawings, and document templates. Contributes to the understanding of technical knowledge, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Uses local/global standards to support technical excellence. Supports checking, peer reviews, and incorporation of comments and findings.

Will be required to develop hour estimation, TIC estimates, deliverable requirements and peronnel loading for the Rotating Engineering scope of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Will be required to develop/check specifications, data sheets, Technical bids, purchase orders, resolve technical quiries from vendors on various Compressor and Pump equipment, able to coordinate project requirements with other disciplines, project staff and clients.
• Will be required to maintain quality deliverables through-out the procurement of the equipment.
• Will be required to support work share activities with overseas offices on Rotating Equipment deliverables.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• Typically, minimum of 12 years of Rotating (Gas turbine/Steam turbine, Compressor and Pump) Engineering experience in Petroleum-Chemical, Oil & Gas Industry, plus 3 years in other Mechanical equipment or packaged equipment, minimum of 3 years in a Mechanical leadership role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Additional experience in the Power industry, Carbon Capture, or Arctic environment is valued.
• Combined cycle Gas turbine and Steam turbine experience.
• Refinery environment and jobsite experience.
• Demonstrable commitment to HSE Management in a project Environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experienced in quality control requirements and quality assurance for engineering work.
• Adopt the Worley principles related to diversity and inclusion.

Special Job Requirements.

• Knowledge of API, ANSI, NEMA, ASTM specifications. May be required to travel to the Vendors facilities.

Additional information:

• This role is based in the Martinez, CA Worley office locations and not eligible to support remotely.
• May be required to travel to the vendors facilities.
• Salary Range $146,187.00- $214,980.00 commensurate with experience and level of position.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Relevant professional registration valued.
  

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.