Principal Structural Designer

Worley; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Missouri is looking for a structural designer to provide drafting services and technical support. You will be responsible for preparing structural drawings with minimal supervision, developing complete design packages, and executing work independently.

The ideal candidate has experience in structural design for industrial facilities, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency with relevant software including AVEVA E3D and AutoCAD. This role demands a self-motivated individual capable of leading design efforts and delivering quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structural design for power generation and industrial facilities.
• Experience in project leadership roles.
• Familiarity with structural design codes such as IBC, ACI, and AISC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural steel and reinforced concrete drawings.
• Develop complete design drawing packages.
• Ensure deliverable verification procedures are followed.
• Perform independent audits and reviews of technical work.

Skills

Structural design expertise

Experience with AVEVA E3D

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration skills

Self-motivated

Education

2 or 3 year technical diploma

Tools

AVEVA E3D

MicroStation V8i

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

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

You will provide structural design and drafting services to Worley, and its customers and may provide technical support and supervision within the structural team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to have a full understanding of the project’s scope, overall schedule, deliverables, milestones, manhour budgets, industry standards, applicable codes, and procedures.
• Prepare structural steel and reinforced concrete drawings with minimal amount of supervision and engineering input.
• Developing a complete design drawing package for checking or checking the design drawing package.
• Plan, organize and carry out assignments as required.
• Able to execute work independently.
• Perform independent audits and reviews of technical work.
• Perform proposal preparation, proposal estimates, and provide input to scope documents and client presentations.
• Perform the function of a team leader that is capable of solving complex issues and act as a lead designer responsible for the quality of the deliverables.
• Ability to travel to job sites to perform site walkdown.
• Interface with other disciplines in the development of the drawing package.
• Assist in the preparation of bills of materials.
• Work closely with structural engineers and other disciplines to ensure coordinated design systems.
• Be knowledgeable of client procedures, project procedures, and specifications.
• Identify and request information in the form of a \'Needs List\' to maintain schedule.
• Utilize a 3D model (AVEVA E3D/Navisworks) review software to monitor design quality and progress.
• Review and approve deliverables prior to issue.
• Ensure deliverable verification procedures are followed.
• Read and interpret supplier drawings, construction specifications and schematics.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

What You Will Bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• Extensive experience in structural design for powers generation and industrial facilities is required, chemical facilities is a plus.
• Experience working in project leadership role.
• Experience with the application and use of AVEVA E3D, MicroStation V8i & AutoCAD.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Effective technical and practical design skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its Customers.
• Familiarity with structural design codes including IBC, ACI, and AISC.
• Team participation skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• 2 or 3 year technical diploma with structural design and drafting specific training.

Preferred

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience