Principal Electrical Engineer

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 today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

This is a full‑time position based in our Mesa, Arizona office.

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary Electrical Engineering teams for large‑scale mining, minerals and metals projects, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery across all project phases (study, detailed engineering, construction and commissioning).
• Act as the Electrical Engineering discipline lead and technical authority, providing overall design leadership and overseeing the work of engineers, designers and drafters, including multi‑office and workshare teams.
• Deliver Electrical engineering design, calculations, specifications, drawings and key deliverables in compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, mining standards and customer specifications.
• Interpret client requirements and coordinate effectively with internal disciplines, clients, vendors and stakeholders to ensure alignment of scope, design and execution strategies.
• Lead scope definition, engineering planning, resource estimation and progress control for Electrical Engineering activities, ensuring alignment with WBS, schedule and cost objectives.
• Support and lead proposal development activities, including RFP responses, technical write‑ups, value propositions and discipline strategy for mining projects.
• Ensure technical integrity and quality of all Electrical deliverables, including participation in reviews, verification, checking and final approval processes, including sealing and stamping where required.
• Provide leadership in design coordination, interdisciplinary integration and resolution of technical interfaces, ensuring efficient and practical engineering solutions.
• Apply strong knowledge of mining‑specific Electrical systems, including power distribution, load calculations and mandatory equipment design.
• Support procurement activities through preparation of specifications, datasheets, material requisitions and technical bid evaluations.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning and field activities, including site walk‑downs, issue resolution and design validation.
• Must adhere to project scope, change‑management processes and regulatory, organisational and client‑specific standards.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve technical challenges, remaining current with industry advancements, best practices and emerging technologies in Electrical Engineering.
• Lead and mentor junior and intermediate engineers, fostering technical development, knowledge sharing and high‑performance team culture.
• Plan and manage Electrical Engineering resources, ensuring efficient utilisation and alignment with project demands.
• Monitor and control discipline performance to ensure delivery against agreed schedules, budgets and quality standards.
• Participate in project and discipline meetings, provide progress reporting and contribute to overall project planning and execution.
• Utilise industry‑standard tools such as ETAP, DIALux and 3D modelling platforms (Aveva E3D, Smart 3D), along with MS Office applications.
• Support construction management activities and provide advisory services to clients to ensure successful project execution.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, technical leadership and delivery of high‑quality engineering solutions.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering interfaces and broader project requirements in mining environments.
• Lead Electrical discipline contributions to strategic pursuits and business‑development initiatives, including technical presentations and client engagement.
• Perform detailed Electrical Engineering activities, including load…