About this role
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 today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Purpose
- Timely completion of designs and requisitioning.
- Adherence to Department/Group Working Instructions and Quality Management Manual.
- Performance in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Provision of technical expertise within the Process discipline.
- Assistance to Department Head/Discipline Head.
- Carrying out duties and responsibilities as Lead Engineer when assigned to a project.
- Providing specialized expertise in hydraulic, surge, and transient flow analysis to support safe and efficient design of process and utility systems.
The Role
As a Senior Process Engineer (Hydraulic & Surge Analysis) with Worley, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver world-class engineering solutions for our clients while continuing to develop your technical and leadership capabilities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing and leading hydraulic and surge studies, developing simulation models, identifying system vulnerabilities, evaluating mitigation measures, and supporting the design and operation of process, utility, and pipeline systems across energy, chemicals, and resources projects.
Quality Policy, Core Values and Objectives Budget Planning Client Liaison Technical Participation Developement
About You
To be considered for this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Master's Degree is desirable.
Experience
- Minimum 12-15 years of Process Engineering experience.
- At least 8 years within an engineering consultancy, EPCM organization, or technical services group.
- Minimum 5-8 years of specialized experience in Hydraulic and Surge Analysis.
- Experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemicals, Water Infrastructure, or Energy Transition projects is preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of fluid flow, hydraulic systems, process engineering principles and pipeline hydraulics.
- Extensive experience in steady-state and transient hydraulic analysis.
- Proven expertise in: Water Hammer Studies
- Surge Analysis
- Dynamic Hydraulic Simulation
- Pipeline Hydraulics
- Utility Network Analysis
- Hands-on experience with: AFT Fathom
- AFT Impulse
- PIPENET
- TLNET
- TGNET
- Equivalent hydraulic simulation software
- Ability to independently: Build simulation models
- Interpret results
- Diagnose hydraulic issues
- Recommend practical mitigation measures
- Knowledge of applicable standards and practices including: API
- ASME
- ISO
- Energy Institute Standards
- Shell DEP
- Client Engineering Standards
- Experience evaluating equipment integrity under transient conditions.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Moving Forward Together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. Our focus is on creating a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can be themselves, contribute meaningfully, and achieve their full potential.
We're also investing in our people by reskilling our workforce, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition to a low-carbon future.
Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you at Worley. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and help deliver sustainable change for generations to come.