Principal Project Engineer

What Youll Bring to the Role

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Chemical or related Engineering discipline preferred.
• Typically 15 years of experience in pipeline engineering and flow assurance within an EPC or energy environment.
• Strong experience with onshore pipeline engineering and design including codes such as ASME B31.4/B31.8 CFR 192 CFR 195 etc.
• Proven expertise in hydraulic analysis and flow assurance including multiphase flow systems.
• Hands-on experience with industry software (e.g. OLGA PIPEPHASE PIPESIM or similar).
• Understanding of thermal management hydrate control wax/asphaltene mitigation and pigging strategies.
• Experience supporting full project lifecycle from concept through FEED detailed design and execution.
• Strong interdisciplinary coordination skills and ability to integrate process and mechanical requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interface with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain quickly.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Compensation & Benefits (Colorado Applicants)

• Salary Range: $167164 - $210830 annually commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: Eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) medical vision dental and other company-provided benefits.

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About us

Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Principal Project Engineer Pipeline & Flow Assurance

Denver CO

Purpose of the Role

The Principal Project Engineer Pipeline Engineer & Flow Assurance is responsible for leading the technical delivery and coordination of pipeline projects and flow assurance scope within EPC projects. This role integrates pipeline engineering design with hydraulic and flow assurance expertise to ensure safe efficient and reliable transport of fluids across pipeline systems.

You will serve as a key interface between engineering disciplines project management and clients ensuring that pipeline engineering and flow assurance solutions are optimized for operability integrity regulatory requirements and lifecycle performance while meeting cost and schedule objectives.

This position is based in Englewood Colorado and follows a 3-day hybrid schedule at the Worley office. Remote work is not available.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and technical delivery of pipeline systems including routing sizing materials selection and design for onshore and offshore projects.
• Perform and oversee hydraulic and flow assurance studies including steady-state and transient analysis to ensure system operability under all conditions.
• Evaluate multiphase flow behavior pressure drop temperature profiles slugging and hydrate/wax formation risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Define and support pipeline design basis including design codes standards and client specifications.
• Coordinate closely with process mechanical and facilities engineering teams to ensure integrated system design.
• Support the development of PFDs P&IDs hydraulic profiles and pipeline alignment sheets.
• Provide technical input into equipment sizing (pumps compressors pigging facilities valves) based on hydraulic and flow assurance requirements.
• Lead or support design reviews HAZOPs and risk assessments related to pipeline integrity pipeline design and flow assurance.
• Interface with procurement and construction teams to ensure design intent is maintained through fabrication and installation.
• Review and validate vendor data calculations and deliverables for compliance with project requirements.
• Support construction commissioning and startup activities including troubleshooting flow-related issues.
• Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices and standards.

Project & Stakeholder Responsibilities

• Serve as a key technical point of contact for clients on pipeline engineering and flow assurance matters.
• Support project planning scheduling and cost tracking for pipeline engineering scope.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to support project delivery.
• Contribute to proposals estimates and execution strategies for pipeline and flow assurance work.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed in accordance with project quality requirements and timelines.