Principal Structural Engineer at Worley — Charleston, USA | Base Career

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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.

Role

Worley is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership for the analysis and design of structures and foundations supporting chemical, power, and industrial projects.

This role is responsible for leading structural engineering activities from concept through detailed design and construction support while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements.

The successful candidate will serve as the Structural Discipline Lead on assigned projects, providing technical direction, mentoring engineering teams, and coordinating with multidisciplinary stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality project outcomes.

Reporting functionally to the Project Engineer or Project Manager and administratively to the Civil/Structural Engineering Design Manager, this position plays a key role in the successful delivery of capital projects.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong and collaborative engineering leader with excellent communication skills, sound engineering judgment, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

Lead the structural analysis and design of steel structures, pipe racks, equipment supports, foundations, and tall framed structures.
Serve as Structural Discipline Lead on assigned projects, providing technical direction and oversight throughout project execution.
Develop, review, and approve structural calculations, specifications, drawings, and other engineering deliverables.

Extensive experience in structural engineering design for industrial, chemical, power, or heavy industrial facilities.
Advanced knowledge of structural engineering codes and standards including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, and PIP.
Demonstrated experience leading structural engineering scope on multidisciplinary capital projects.
Proficiency with structural analysis and design software including STAAD Pro, Mat3D and RISA 3D.
Familiarity with Trimble Connect, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong understanding of structural design deliverables, construction practices, and project execution requirements.
Proven ability to coordinate across disciplines and communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience mentoring engineers and designers.
Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer-focused project delivery.

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility for registration in the State of West Virginia.
Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, OneNote).

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.

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