Senior Structural Engineer

WorleyParsons; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Reading, United States, to lead structural engineering efforts for power generation and delivery facilities. You will leverage over 8 years of experience in structural design, managing projects while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

This role involves technical leadership, project coordination, and mentoring junior engineers. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a valid U.S. PE license. The position is full-time with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive structural engineering experience with significant exposure to the power industry.
• Experience leading structural design for steel and concrete systems in power plants or related infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills, technical writing, and stakeholder coordination are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed structural design and analysis for power industry structures.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve structural issues efficiently.
• Conduct structural evaluations, field inspections, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Structural design leadership

Technical analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Familiarity with power industry standards

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

Senior Structural Engineer – Power

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets, solving complex problems through data‑centric solutions from consulting and engineering to installation, commissioning, decommissioning and remediation.

Employment Type: Employee | Schedule: Full‑time

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

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 contracts and delivery models.
• Experience supporting plant modifications, field troubleshooting and maintenance support.
• Familiarity with reliability‑centered design practices and power industry asset standards.

Employment Policies

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.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.