Principal Structural Engineer

Worley; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Cameron, LA, is seeking a structural engineer to provide on-site services and technical supervision within the structural engineering team. You will deliver engineering tasks to meet client specs, budget, and schedules.

The role emphasizes project leadership, supervision of junior staff, and coordination with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams. Strong software skills and regulatory knowledge are required for multi-disciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree required.
• Professional Engineer license preferred; NCEES record preferred.
• Experience delivering structural engineering services to clients within budget and schedule.
• Proficient with structural software such as STAAD and Foundation3D; familiarity with Navisworks.
• Ability to work on multi-disciplinary projects and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering services meeting specifications, on time and within budget.
• Initiate and manage project requirements, including supervision when required.
• Participate in meetings, prepare progress reports, and ensure checks are followed.
• Lead on specific projects and supervise team tasks and allocations.
• Coordinate with procurement, construction, and commissioning activities and issue requisitions or purchase orders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain project scope alignment.
• Support junior staff and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer license

Tools

STAAD

Foundation3D

Navisworks

MS Office Suite

Point Cloud Manager

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 engineering services to Worley and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the structural engineering team on-site at VG CP2 in Cameron, LA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering services that meet Worley's, its customers’, and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Initiate, manage and, if required, supervise structural engineering project requirements.
• Perform structural engineering services such as:
  • Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports, and follow required checking procedures.
  • Ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes.
  • Aid and advise during procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, e.g. write requisitions, conduct technical bid evaluations, and write purchase orders.
• If required, act as the structural engineering lead on specific projects.
• If responsible for a team:
  • Outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress.
  • Ensure the required services meet Worley’s, its customers’, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
• Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Worley and its customer's requirements.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in structural engineering.
• Assist and support junior personnel within the structural engineering team, if required.
• Communicate effectively with the structural engineering team and project stakeholders, including the customer.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

Qualifications

Technical and Industry Experience

• Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.
• Sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the structural engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• Sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Competent use of structural engineering specific software like STAAD and Foundation3D.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite, Navisworks, and Point Cloud Manager.
• Substantial technical and practical experience in structural engineering in the same or similar industry (downstream manufacturing) including experience in working on multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• Some field experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TWIC card and pass background checks.

Education

• A recognized and relevant Civil Engineering degree.

License

• A Professional Engineer license.
• An NCEES record is preferred.

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.