Principal / Lead Structural Engineer, Nuclear

Worley; Markham; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services provider is seeking a Principal / Lead Structural Engineer in Canada to provide technical leadership and ensure high-quality design in nuclear projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the Ontario nuclear industry, strong leadership skills, and is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario. This full-time role includes managing design teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Lead level of relevant structural discipline experience with nuclear projects.
• Strong background in regulations, codes, and manufacturing standards.
• Must be eligible for nuclear site security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality design packages.
• Conduct regular site visits as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project execution

Structural design

Technical leadership

Knowledge of nuclear codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineers of Ontario membership

Tools

STAAD PRO

Job description

Principal / Lead Structural Engineer, Nuclear

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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.

Worley is seeking Principal / Lead Structural Engineer for our Kincardine or Markham, ON locations with extensive experience in the Ontario nuclear industry, including OPG and/or Bruce Power projects.

You will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality design packages while maintaining Worley’s standards for safety, compliance, and technical excellence.

Why Join Worleys Nuclear Team

• The scale of impact — supporting cornerstone projects that power millions of homes with zero-emission energy.
• The engineering culture — technically rigorous, quality-driven, and execution-focused.
• The people — high-performing, collaborative teams who care deeply about what they do.
• The opportunity to grow — not just personally, but to help shape the next generation of nuclear professionals.

Purpose

Works independently at an advanced level completing a wide variety of assignments through the application of advanced engineering theories and able to do regular visits to client sites, techniques, and practices. Has substantial knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, regulations, and industry standard practices for the control, development, and application of deliverables. Capable to provide discipline supervision for one larger or one or more smaller projects.

Technical and Industry Experience

• Lead level of relevant structural discipline experience with a previous experience working on nuclear projects is required.
• Strong background in discipline work and a competent understanding of regulations, codes, manufacturing standards, and industry standard practices.
• Skilled in estimating project costs and lead team of engineers and designers.

Other Discipline Specific Job Knowledge Will Include

• Experience and knowledge in grass roots and brownfield projects
• Structural design as applicable to perform structural integrity reviews based on sound engineering principles
• Design and development of typical structural scope items like different types of foundations, steel, concrete, masonry is mandatory.
• Excellent experience to produce calculations and use STAAD PRO software. Be able to do site visits as needed.

Job Specific Knowledge / Experience (Desirable)

Experience working in project leadership. Specialized expertise in regulations, codes for the nuclear regulation and standards, and industry standard practices. Specific knowledge on the National Building codes is essential.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering majoring in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Trained in leadership and project execution.
• Senior level of design management experience for nuclear power industry.
• Relevant experience in design management development and planning
• Experience on overseeing design/engineering team.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and analytical skill.
• Must be a member with Professional Engineers of Ontario.
• Must be eligible for nuclear site security clearance.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at: [e-mail]

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Company

Worley

Primary Location

Kincardine, ON

Other Locations

Markham, ON

Job

Structural

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type

Employee

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Reporting Manager Title

Department Manager - Civil / Structural