Senior Structural Engineer

Worley Group, Inc; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Group, Inc is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural engineering efforts for power generation and delivery facilities. This role entails detailed design, project leadership, and coordination across disciplines.

Applicants should have over 8 years of relevant experience in the power industry, familiarity with industrial standards, and a PE license. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and technical guidance within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive structural engineering experience with major exposure to the power industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading structural design for steel and concrete systems.
• Excellent communication skills in technical writing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed structural design and analysis for power industry structures.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve structural issues.
• Apply industry standards to ensure structural integrity and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Technical communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Valid U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

SAP2000

STAAD

ETABS

RISA

SAFE

Tekla

Job description

Purpose

As a Senior Structural Engineer within Worley's Power team, you will lead and execute structural engineering work supporting the design, construction, maintenance, and modification of power generation and power delivery facilities. This role combines advanced technical analysis, project leadership, and multidisciplinary coordination to deliver safe, cost effective, and compliant structural solutions for industrial power clients.

Responsibilities

Technical Project Delivery

• Lead detailed structural design and analysis for power industry structures including buildings, foundations, equipment supports, steel and concrete systems.
• Develop design deliverables such as calculations, specifications, drawings, technical reports, and structural design packages compliant with applicable codes and standards.
• Conduct structural evaluations, field walkdowns, and inspections to support plant modifications, maintenance activities, and construction execution.
• Ensure design changes conform to project scope and change management processes, including updates to design documentation and cost estimates.

Leadership & Coordination

• Serve as technical lead for structural engineering on power projects, guiding discipline execution from conceptual design through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, electrical, procurement, construction, and owner representatives to resolve structural issues efficiently.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior structural engineers and designers, promoting quality and consistency across deliverables.

Quality & Compliance

• Apply industry standards, building codes (e.g., AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC), and power facility requirements to ensure structural integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Lead or contribute to design reviews, constructability reviews, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) checks.
• Support the preparation and review of technical bid evaluations, requisitions, and procurement documentation.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive structural engineering experience with significant exposure to the power industry, industrial facilities, or heavily regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading structural design for steel and concrete systems in power plants, substations, or related industrial infrastructure.
• Advanced proficiency with structural analysis and design software (e.g., SAP2000, STAAD, ETABS, RISA, SAFE, Tekla, or similar).
• Strong understanding of applicable design codes and standards (AISC, ACI, ASCE, IEEE, NERC, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools.
• Excellent communication skills - technical writing, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and lead structural discipline scope on complex projects.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited program.
• Valid U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Preferred

• Prior involvement with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts and delivery models.
• Experience supporting plant modifications, field troubleshooting, and maintenance support.
• Familiarity with reliability‑centered design practices and power industry asset standards.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.