Senior Structural Designer

Worley; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Designer to provide structural design and drafting services for power generation and industrial facilities. You will work with senior engineers and designers to deliver complete drawing packages and ensure design integrity across AVEVA E3D models.

Responsibilities include preparing steel and reinforced concrete drawings, interfacing with other disciplines, checking deliverables, and maintaining schedules while applying client procedures, codes (IBC, ACI, AISC) and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structural design for power generation and industrial facilities.
• Experience with AVEVA E3D (min. 2 years) and 3D model design review software.
• Proficient with MicroStation V8i and AutoCAD.
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of structural design codes including IBC, ACI, and AISC.
• Able to work with multiple disciplines and interface with teams.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scope, schedule, deliverables, milestones, manhour budgets, standards and procedures.
• Prepare structural steel and reinforced concrete drawings with minimal supervision and engineering input.
• Develop a complete design drawing package for checking or checking the design drawing package.
• 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 to maintain schedule (Needs List).
• Utilize AVEVA E3D/Navisworks 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 specs and schematics.
• Identify issues and develop appropriate solutions.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Team participation

Communication skills

Education

Tech diploma in structural design and drafting

Tools

AVEVA E3D

MicroStation V8i

AutoCAD

MS Office

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

Responsibilities

Working alongside senior engineers and designers you will independently perform tasks that typically include:

• As a Senior Designer, you will be 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.


• 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 relevant experience in structural design for powers generation and industrial facilities is required, chemical facilities is a plus, with at least 2 years of AVEVA E3D experience.


• Experience with the application of MicroStation V8i & AutoCAD.


• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.


• 2 years 3D model design review software experience using AVEVA E3D.


• Effective technical and practical design skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its Customers.


• A good working knowledge of the fundamental requirements of electrical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.


• Familiarity with structural design codes including IBC, ACI, and AISC.


• Familiarity with MS Office: Word, Excel and Access.


• Team participation skills.


• Self-motivated, organized, able to work independently.


• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Required

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.

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.