Lead Mechanical Designer - HVAC

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

The Lead Mechanical Designer – HVAC provides technical leadership and delivery oversight for HVAC and building services design on industrial and infrastructure projects. This role combines advanced HVAC design expertise with team leadership, coordination across disciplines, and accountability for quality, schedule, and constructability of deliverables.

• Lead HVAC design scope on assigned projects, ensuring compliance with Worley, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Own HVAC layout, model development, and drawing production across project phases.
• Provide technical guidance on system selection, equipment layout, ducting, piping interfaces, and constructability.
• Support procurement with technical inputs, vendor coordination, and design clarifications.

• Lead and mentor HVAC designers and junior staff.
• Allocate work, manage workloads, and coordinate interfaces with Mechanical, Electrical, and Architectural disciplines.

• Ensure HVAC deliverables comply with applicable codes (ASHRAE, CSA, local building codes) and Worley standards.
• Promote safety in design and constructability best practices.

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.
• Extensive HVAC design experience in industrial/commercial environments. Preference towards experience within an EPC/EPCM organization.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling tools and HVAC design software.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

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.

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.