Senior Structural Designer

WorleyParsons; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Structural Designer to provide structural design and drafting support for power generation and industrial facilities. You will work alongside senior engineers, prepare detailed drawings, and coordinate with other disciplines to ensure a complete, inspectable design package using AVEVA E3D/Navisworks.

The role requires experience with AVEVA E3D, MicroStation V8i, AutoCAD, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structural design for power generation and industrial facilities.
• At least 2 years of AVEVA E3D experience.
• Experience with MicroStation V8i and AutoCAD.
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 2 years 3D model design review using AVEVA E3D.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scope, schedule, deliverables, milestones, and manhour budgets.
• Prepare structural steel and reinforced concrete drawings with minimal supervision.
• Develop complete design drawing package for checking.
• Interface with other disciplines to coordinate drawing package.
• Assist in preparing bills of materials.
• Work with structural engineers to ensure coordinated designs.
• Identify needs list to maintain schedule.
• Review deliverables and ensure verification procedures are followed.

Job description

Job Description - Senior Structural Designer (REA00N1)

Senior Structural Designer - REA00N1

Company : Worley

Job

Structural

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Aug 31, 2026

Unposting Date

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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.
• Self-motivated, organized, able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• 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.