Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

WorleyParsons; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering services and technical support. The ideal candidate will have extensive project leadership experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and knowledge of applicable engineering standards.

This full-time position requires effective communication with engineering teams and stakeholders, along with the ability to manage project costs and deliver quality work. Join WorleyParsons to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in project leadership role.
• Sound knowledge of local and international standards.
• Competent use of mechanical engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical engineering services on time and within budget.
• Supervise mechanical engineering project requirements.
• Assist and support junior personnel within the team.

Skills

Project leadership experience

Estimating project costs

Technical engineering skills

Knowledge of mechanical engineering standards

Competent in mechanical engineering software

MS Office Suite

Education

4 or 5 year Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States

Job description

Job Description - Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (REA00LU)

Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer - REA00LU

Company: Worley

Employment Type: Employee

Job: Mechanical

Schedule: Full-time

Unposting Date

Sep 9, 2026

Purpose

You will provide mechanical engineering services to Worley and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the mechanical engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical engineering services that meet Worley, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Initiate, manage and if required supervise mechanical engineering project requirements.
• Perform mechanical engineering services such as:
  • Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and follow required checking procedure.
  • 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.
• Work with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance. Influence over duties. Receive administrative direction based on organization policies and objectives. Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with policy and for coordination of other company functions or groups.
• If needed, act as the mechanical engineering Lead on specific projects.
• If responsible for a team:
  • Outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress.
  • 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 mechanical engineering.
• If required, assist and support junior personnel within the mechanical engineering team.
• Communicate effectively with the mechanical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the customers.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• Experience working in project leadership role.
• Experience in estimating project costs and writing proposal content.
• Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.
• A sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the mechanical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• A sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Competent use of mechanical engineering specific software.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Substantial technical land practical experience in mechanical engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required

• 4 or 5 year Batchelor degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States.