Principal Structural Engineer

Worley; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in the United States seeks a senior structural engineer to lead complex projects, providing structural designs for foundations, reinforced concrete and steel structures, and reviewing shop drawings.

The role requires project leadership, cost estimation, and compliance with regulatory standards. A Professional Engineer license in the United States is preferred. You will join a global firm delivering sustainable energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant discipline experience.
• Experience in project leadership roles.
• Experience in estimating project costs and writing proposal content.
• Competent use of structural engineering software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering services on time and within budget.
• Manage and if required supervise project requirements.
• Design foundations and reinforced concrete structures.
• Design steel structures, supports and racks.
• Review shop drawings and prepare detailed design and reports.

Skills

Project leadership

Estimating costs

Structural engineering

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural software

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering services that meet Worley, 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.
  • Provide assistance and advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, write requisitions, conduct technical bid evaluations and write purchase orders.
  • Design foundations and various reinforced concrete structures.
  • Design steel structures, supports and racks.
  • Review shop drawings prepared by fabricators, detailers and vendors;
  • Prepare detailed design, specifications, calculations and reports.
• If needed, 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, 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.
• If required, assist and support junior personnel within the structural engineering team.
• Communicate effectively with the structural engineering team and project stakeholders, including the customers.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

What You Will Bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant discipline experience.
• Experience working in project leadership role.
• Experience in estimating project costs and writing proposal content.
• Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.
• A sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the structural engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• A sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Competent use of structural engineering specific software.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Substantial technical land practical experience in structural engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.

Required

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• 4 or 5 year Bachelor degree in Structural Engineering.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States.

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.