Rotating Mechanical Site Engineer

Worley Group, Inc; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Flexible work options

Job summary

Worley in Cameron, Louisiana, seeks an experienced senior mechanical engineer to provide technical leadership for LNG projects. You will oversee rotating equipment construction, start-up, and commissioning, ensuring designs meet site conditions and safety standards.

The role requires 12+ years in LNG/oil & gas with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. On-site construction oversight and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams are essential to successful handover to

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 12+ years of engineering experience in LNG/oil & gas.
• Experience with heavy industrial construction projects.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and compliant engineering solutions.
• On-site support for construction, commissioning, or turnover.
• Oversee on-site installation and mechanical completion of critical rotating assets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for integrated project delivery.
• Lead equipment checkout, testing, and handover during start-up.
• Review work for technical accuracy and plan/report project work.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

On-site construction

Rotating equipment

LNG/oil & gas experience

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

This role provides technical leadership and site engineering expertise for LNG projects, with a focus on rotating and packaged equipment construction support, start-up, and commissioning. The position supports construction phases by interpreting and adjusting designs to meet site conditions, overseeing construction supervision, and providing final approval of completed tasks to ensure work conforms to design specifications. Acts as a lead when appropriate. Provides consultation to engineering and construction site management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant engineering solutions
• May provide or lead on-site support for construction, commissioning, or turn over.
• Construction and Site Oversight, monitor on-site installation and mechanical completion of critical rotating assets to verify adherence to design specifications and safety rules.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support integrated project delivery.
• Support procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure adherence to client and/or company specifications, governing codes, and good engineering practice.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.
• Commissioning and Start-Up support, lead equipment checkout, testing, and handover phases from construction contractors to plant operations.
• Resolve field-initiated engineering questions and troubleshoot machinery issues during construction or pre-commissioning
• Make independent decisions and set priorities related to complex situations.
• Work with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance.
• Review work for technical accuracy and adequacy. Plan, control & report on project work.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Experience in mechanical engineering within the LNG, oil & gas or energy sector.
• Minimum of 12 years of engineering experience, with specific hands‑on involvement in heavy industrial, oil and gas, chemical, or LNG/FLNG construction projects.
• Has a strong background in discipline work, and a competent understanding of regulations, codes, manufacturing standards, and industry standard practices.
• Well versed in discipline setup, instituting work processes, monitoring a team, producing deliverables, project controls, and project closeout.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment.
• Experience with both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Installation, preservation, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Reliability improvement, root cause analysis, failure analysis, and maintenance support
• Interface with process, piping, electrical, instrumentation, controls, procurement, construction, and operations teams
• Brownfield modification experience, field verification, and resolution of RFIs / technical queries
• OEM coordination and review of equipment manuals, operating procedures, and maintenance requirements
• Knowledge of safety, operability, and lifecycle considerations for critical machinery

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in LNG, FLNG, and gas processing projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience in selecting and working with all types of pumps, compressors, package equipment.
• Knowledge of API, ANSI, NEMA, ASTM specifications.
• Experience working on projects from early conceptual to detailed engineering and on to project start-up and operations support

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact projects across a global portfolio
• Lead and shape technical solutions in a collaborative environment
• Opportunities for career growth, leadership development, and global exposure
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible work options

Location & Travel

• Cameron, Louisiana

Moving forward together

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 law.

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.

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.

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.