Worley

Mechanical Lead Engineer - Offshore

Worley$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience in mechanical engineering in oil & gas or energy sector
  • Lead Engineer experience on offshore projects
  • Strong knowledge of offshore equipment and international standards
  • Experience with greenfield and brownfield projects
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical engineering design for offshore facilities
  • Provide technical leadership for high-quality engineering solutions
  • Oversee equipment sizing, specifications, and vendor document reviews
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams for integrated project delivery
  • Support procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
  • Monitor project budget and schedule adherence
  • Mentor and develop a team of engineers and designers

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship
  • Collaborative work environment with global teams
  • Engagement in diverse offshore projects
  • Involvement in innovative engineering solutions
  • Exposure to international standards and practices
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
• Lead mechanical engineering design and execution for offshore facilities (platforms, subsea systems, or offshore installations).
• Provide technical leadership and ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant engineering solutions.
• Oversee development of: Equipment sizing and selection, Specifications and datasheets, Requisitions and technical bid evaluations, Vendor document reviews and approvals.
• 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.
• Define and provide input on staffing and scheduling for the team's engineering and design effort.
• Coordinate and participate in the development of mechanical engineering effort-hour estimates.
• Monitor the effort-hour budget, staffing plan, and schedule to Ensure that project objectives are met, and execution is within the approved budget.
• Responsible for reporting on equipment status to the project manager and department manager and performing monthly or bi-weekly assessments of progress.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with Global Integrated Delivery (GID) offices worldwide to support integrated project execution and maximize workshare efficiency.
• Support seamless collaboration with GID offices globally, ensuring alignment on scope, deliverables, and execution strategies.

What You Will Bring
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical engineering within the oil & gas or energy sector.
• Applications Engineering experience, and lead role or related experience
• Demonstrated expertise as a Lead Engineer for offshore projects, as well as experience collaborating with Global Integrated Delivery (GID) offices.
• Strong knowledge of offshore equipment, systems, and international standards.
• Experience with both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• Professional Engineer (PE).
• Background in EPC project environments or global project delivery.
• Knowledge of API, ANSI, NEMA, ASTM specifications.
• Familiarity with multi-disciplinary project execution and workshare models.

Location & Travel
• Houston, TX
• May require travel to national and international jobsites and manufacturing locations

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.
Learn more about Worley
Size
47,700 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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