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Senior Project Engineer

Worley Group, Inc
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/24/2026
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.

Purpose of Role

Responsible for coordination of project plans, contractual arrangements, schedules, activities, and milestones in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by Worley. Supervises project personnel through subordinate leaders. Bridges the technical gap between the Project Manager and Engineers. Often functions as assistant project manager with an engineering background. Ascertains that engineering work is done according to plan by helping with design interpretation. Reviews bill of materials/project schedules/forecasts for accuracy. This role would apply to those with an engineering background.

*Demonstrates full commitment to all health and safety matters and provides safety leadership to project team.
*Satisfies all requirements of project safety compliance including Safety by Design, Constructability and Maintainability.
*Has participated in Constructability, Operability and Maintainability Workshops.
*Defines and selects team required to deliver scope of work.
*Effectively leads project team comprised of multi-discipline/ multi-location members.
*Sets clear objectives for the project team including scope, schedule, productivity and budget targets.
*Oversees, motivates and monitors the performance of the team, ensuring quality and timeliness of assignments and roles, and addresses any performance gaps.
*Implements communication tools and process to ensure all team members are informed about project status and key performance indicators.
*Demonstrates the ability to build support for ideas, presenting alternatives and recommendations persuasively.
*Ensures Worley methodologies, processes, tools and systems are used throughout the project and compliance requirements are met/satisfied.
*Applies knowledge of all aspects of a project (engineering, procurement, quality control, etc.) to oversee the successful execution of the project plan.
*Ensures design team is aware and complying with customer Basis of Design and applicable codes and regulations.
*Demonstrates attention to detail.
*Demonstrated understanding of EPC project delivery workflow and coordination.
* Basic exposure and understanding of procurement/subcontracting and on-site construction support.
*Applies in-depth knowledge of customer contract to the oversight and management of the project.
*Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards.
*Project design deliverables and design quantities are tracked and analyzed
*Understands project cost buildup including gross margin.
*Tracks cost and schedule and uses analytical skill to forecast trends.
*Ensures proper change control processes are understood and used by the project team.
*Translates contract requirements for project scope into Worley scope of services and deliverables.
*Ensures project schedules and resource plans are developed and utilized in managing the project tasks.
*Manages execution, coordination, and implements regular reviews/controls to track project progress.
*Develop action plans to address project tasks and issues.
*Good understanding of Project Control Reports and identified problem areas.
*Experienced in successful multi-office workshare execution.
*Promotes Value Creation and Sustainable Solutions objectives for project.
*Effectively communicates and take a leadership role in preparing and presenting proposals and reports to staff and management.
*Clearly communicates project requirements, deliverables and expectations with the project team.
*As technical customer interface proactively addresses technical coordination issues.
*Creates an environment for open communication and collaboration.
*Keeps all stakeholders informed of project status.
*Resolves issues and conflicts within the project team.

Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent in engineering, or equivalent professional experience with registration in the local jurisdiction.
  • Desirable: Professional registration in the local jurisdiction and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent by a globally recognized project management organization (e.g., IPMA, APM, PMI, or AIPM).
  • Engineering experience with relevant supervisory, project management, and/or technical responsibilities, including Workshare and E/EP project experience.
  • Experience in EPCM and EPC projects, including site assignments and work within multicultural and multinational environments.


Desirable Experience:

  • Offshore projects
  • LNG projects
  • Power / Cogeneration (Cogen) projects
  • Urea projects
  • EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project delivery

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.

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Worley is an equal opportunity employer and we create a working culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusion and flexibility.

 

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