Senior Principal Structural Engineer

Worley; Reading (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Principal Structural Engineer to deliver and supervise complex structural engineering services across projects in Reading, PA, Charlotte, NC, or Kansas City, KS offices. The role focuses on leadership, design of concrete and steel structures, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include project planning, cost estimation, reviews of drawings, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining schedule and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering required.
• PE in the United States preferred.
• Experience leading engineers and teams within multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural engineering services that meet statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Initiate, manage and supervise structural engineering project requirements.
• Review shop drawings and prepare detailed design calculations and reports.
• Design foundations and reinforced concrete structures, and steel supports and racks.
• Lead projects or act as Lead Engineer on specific assignments, coordinating teams.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating costs

Engineering analysis

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

PE licensure (US)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Structural analysis software

Job description

Senior Principal Structural Engineer - REA00M1

Company:

Worley

Primary Location:

USA-PA-Reading

Other Locations:

USA-Kansas, USA-NC-Charlotte

Job:

Structural

Schedule:

Full-time

Employment Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Job Posting:

Sep 22, 2026

Unposting Date:

Dec 21, 2026

Reporting Manager Title:

Chief Civil Engineer

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 and Industry Experience:

• Extensive years of relevant discipline experience.
• Experience working in leadership role such as lead engineer or department manager.
• 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.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required:

• 4 or 5 year Batchelor degree in Structural Engineering.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States.

This role can be based in our Reading, PA, Charlotte, NC, or Kansas City, Kansas offices

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.