Senior Mechanical Engineer at WorleyParsons
WorleyParsons has maintained a strong footprint in Africa since the 1970s, beginning with the establishment of Parsons E&C offices in Cairo, Egypt. Over the decades, the company has expanded its operations across the continent, and in 2003, formed a strategic joint venture in Lagos, Nigeria, resulting in DeltaAfrik Engineering Limited. Within the last five years alone, WorleyParsons has successfully delivered over 100 projects spanning more than 15 countries.
The company is globally recognized for its ability to execute projects of varying scale and complexity — from small brownfield service contracts to large-scale greenfield developments. WorleyParsons’ service capability covers the entire asset lifecycle, from opportunity identification and concept development through to detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations.
As part of its ongoing engineering activities, WorleyParsons is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role below:
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Requisition ID: LAG007E
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field (Function / Discipline): Mechanical Engineering
Primary Objective
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for executing development and detailed design engineering activities, including close coordination with multidisciplinary teams. The role focuses on engineering the next phase of Minimal Facility Platforms (MFPs), supporting offshore oil and gas developments while ensuring technical excellence, safety compliance, and quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out mechanical engineering design duties related to the development of the next phase of MFPs being engineered by WorleyParsons
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Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated and optimized design solutions
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Undertake equipment selection, specification, and detailed mechanical design in collaboration with designers
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Participate in bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, and technical approvals
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Ensure all engineering activities comply with WorleyParsons’ Quality Assurance systems and Oil & Gas Business Unit guidelines
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Uphold strict adherence to occupational health, safety, and environmental (OH&S) procedures
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Take responsibility for personal safety and promote safe working practices across all project activities
Requirements
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Minimum of 10 years’ mechanical design experience within the oil and gas industry
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At least 2 years’ experience working on offshore development projects
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
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Proven experience developing layouts for new oil and gas facilities
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Strong background in specifying, evaluating, and documenting equipment for oil and gas production facilities
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Ability to work with minimal supervision while following broad technical guidelines
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Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines
WorleyParsons offers professionals the opportunity to expand their expertise, work on diverse and technically challenging projects, and contribute to delivering sustainable change across the energy sector. The company promotes career growth with no barriers to realizing your full professional potential.
Application Closing Date:
Not specified.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official WorleyParsons recruitment platform.