Worley

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Worley • $100K — $130K *
Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for complex projects
  • Expertise in oil & gas, mining, and energy transition sectors
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals
  • Proficiency in relevant design tools and MS Office Suite
  • P.Eng. designation or pursuit of accreditation required
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in project settings

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical engineering scope ensuring compliance with deliverables
  • Manage project mechanical scope, schedule, and quality effectively
  • Provide technical direction throughout project phases
  • Facilitate project meetings and engage with clients for clarity
  • Coach and mentor engineers and designers for professional growth
  • Drive a safety-focused team culture during project executions
  • Promote technical excellence by integrating best practices into processes

Benefits

  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
  • Access to innovative projects in low carbon energy
  • Support for ongoing employee education and skills development
  • Focus on employee well-being and work-life balance
Full Job Description
PURPOSE

The Lead Mechanical Engineer provides technical leadership and project delivery oversight for mechanical engineering services to Worley and its customers. This role blends deep mechanical engineering expertise with strong team leadership, cross-discipline coordination, and accountability for quality, schedule, and budget performance across assigned projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project & Technical Leadership
  • Lead mechanical engineering scope on assigned projects, ensuring deliverables meet Worley, client, and regulatory requirements.
  • Own the mechanical engineering scope, schedule, and quality for assigned projects or project areas.
  • Provide technical leadership and direction through all project phases including feasibility, FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
  • Define and manage mechanical scope in alignment with project execution plans and change management processes.
  • Participate in project meetings, design reviews, constructability reviews, and client engagements.
  • Provide technical input to procurement activities including equipment specifications, requisitions, bid evaluations, vendor technical evaluations, and purchase order reviews.
  • Identify and manage technical risks and execution challenges, proposing practical, cost-effective engineering solutions in collaboration with the project team.

Team Leadership & Coordination
  • Lead, coordinate, and mentor mechanical engineers, designers, and discipline specialists assigned to projects.
  • Define work packages, assign resources, and manage workload distribution across the mechanical team, including workshare where appropriate.
  • Provide coaching, technical oversight, and performance feedback to team members to ensure high-quality delivery.
  • Support the professional development of junior and intermediate mechanical engineers through mentoring and technical guidance.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on safety, quality, and delivery excellence.

Quality, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure all mechanical engineering deliverables comply with Worley standards, client specifications, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with project quality management systems, checking procedures, and document control processes.
  • Promote and actively uphold Worley's safety culture and values throughout all project activities.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a primary mechanical engineering interface with clients, project managers, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Support resolution of technical queries, scope clarifications, and interface issues between Worley and client teams.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of scope, priorities, resourcing, and execution strategies.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Excellence
  • Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, best practices, and innovations in mechanical engineering and equipment design.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools, workflows, and execution methodologies.
  • Support knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and technical community initiatives within Worley's Mechanical Engineering team.


QUALIFICATIONS

Technical & Industry Experience
  • Strong technical expertise and subject matter knowledge in one or more of the following project types:
    • Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream)
    • SAGD / Oilsands Facilities
    • Mining, Metals & Minerals
    • Cogeneration / Gas-to-Power
    • Energy Transition / Industrial Facilities
  • Proven ability to lead mechanical engineering scope on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including rotating equipment, static equipment, piping interfaces, materials, and equipment specifications.
  • Working knowledge of applicable local and international codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, CSA, ISO).
  • Competent in MS Office Suite and relevant mechanical engineering design and calculation tools.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality technical work within schedule and budget constraints.

Leadership & Professional Skills
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical teams within a project delivery environment.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to balance technical excellence with practical, delivery-focused decision-making.
  • Previous supervisory, discipline lead, or technical authority experience preferred.

Education, Qualifications, Accreditation, Training
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (or eligibility / active pursuit in accordance with internal requirements).

About Worley

Worley is a global engineering and construction company that provides services to the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. The company was founded in 2019 through the merger of WorleyParsons and Jacobs' Energy, Chemicals and Resources division. Worley has over 48,000 employees in 49 countries and provides a range of services including consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, and project management. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and increase the use of renewable energy in its operations.
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Size
47,700 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
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