Worley

Senior Principal Mechanical Designer

Worley • $100K — $130K *
Baton Rouge, LA 70816In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
3 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Design; Bachelor's preferred.
  • 15+ years of mechanical design experience with a focus on EPC projects.
  • Proven leadership on large-scale industrial or energy projects.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, AVEVA E3D, Smart 3D, Plant 3D, and Navisworks.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical layout, plant design, and relevant industry codes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design activities on complex EPC projects.
  • Develop and review equipment layouts and 3D models.
  • Coordinate with engineering disciplines, clients, vendors, and construction teams.
  • Review and approve mechanical design deliverables.
  • Support procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
  • Mentor design teams while promoting best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth through mentoring.
  • Engagement in diverse and complex EPC projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Focus on safety and quality in project delivery.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Senior Principal Mechanical Designer provides technical leadership and advanced mechanical design expertise for EPC projects from concept through detailed design, construction, and commissioning. This role leads mechanical design activities, mentors design teams, and ensures deliverables meet project requirements, client specifications, applicable codes, and Worley quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead mechanical design activities on complex EPC projects.
  • Develop and review equipment layouts, general arrangement drawings, and 3D models.
  • Coordinate with engineering disciplines, clients, vendors, and construction teams.
  • Review and approve mechanical design deliverables for quality, accuracy, and constructability.
  • Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and field engineering activities.
  • Mentor and guide designers while promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and safety expectations.
  • Assist with project planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and technical issue resolution.


Qualifications
  • Associate's degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Design or related discipline (Bachelor's degree preferred).
  • 15+ years of mechanical design experience, including significant EPC project experience.
  • Proven leadership on large industrial or energy projects.

Technical Skills
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, AVEVA E3D, Smart 3D (S3D), Plant 3D, and Navisworks.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment layout, plant design, constructability, and industry codes (ASME, API, ANSI).
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.

Key Competencies
  • Technical leadership and mentoring
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Focus on safety, quality, and project delivery
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced EPC environment

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
NASDAQ
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