Principal Process Engineer (Surge Analysis)

Role overview

Principal Process Engineer (Surge Analysis) at Worley

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Prior experience working on international offshore projects.
• Exposure to brownfield modifications and debottlenecking studies.
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools and workflows.
• Ability to mentor teams and drive engineering quality.
• Other Qualifications:
• Key Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and team collaboration
• Effective communication and client-facing skills
• Quality and safety mindset
• Time management and ability to work under pressure
• Moving forward together
• 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.
• We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
• 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.

Employment details

• Location: Hyderabad [Telangana] [IN]

About the employer

• 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.
• The Role
• As a Principal Process Engineer with Worley, you will work closely with our existing team to deliver projects for our clients while continuing to develop your skills and experience etc….
• Surge Analysis (AFT, Pipenet) for Process as well as Fire Water network
• Lead and execute process engineering deliverables for offshore projects (concept, FEED, detailed engineering).
• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and process calculations.
• Perform and supervise process simulations, heat & material balance calculations, and optimization studies.
• Prepare and review process design basis, philosophies, and specifications.
• Conduct or support HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and other process safety studies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (piping, mechanical, instrumentation, electrical).
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and review their deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, international codes/standards (API, ASME, ISO), and company procedures.
• Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, and design reviews.
• Support proposal engineering and estimation activities when required.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation measures, and ensure timely project delivery.
• About You
• To be considered for this role it is envisaged you will possess the following attributes
• Mandatory Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in process engineering, with strong exposure to offshore oil & gas projects.
• Proven experience in FEED and detailed engineering phases.
• Strong knowledge of process design, equipment sizing, and offshore systems.
• Experience in process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, UniSim).
• Good understanding of process safety and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.