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Senior Structural Engineer

Worley Parsons

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Location
Reading, PA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

U.S. Professional Engineer LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Structural Engineer leads and executes structural engineering work for power generation and delivery facilities, from conceptual and detailed design through construction support and commissioning. The role combines technical analysis, project leadership, and multidisciplinary coordination to deliver safe, cost-effective, compliant solutions. The engineer also supports plant modifications, maintenance, inspections, design reviews, procurement documentation, and the development of junior team members.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Structural DesignStructural AnalysisSAP2000STAADETABSRISASAFETeklaAISC CodesACI CodesASCE CodesIEEE StandardsNERC StandardsMicrosoft OfficeTechnical WritingCommunicationStakeholder CoordinationPriority ManagementIndependent WorkDiscipline LeadershipEPC DeliveryField TroubleshootingReliability-Centered Design

Qualifications

8+ Years Structural Engineering ExperienceBachelor's in Civil or Structural EngineeringU.S. Professional Engineer LicensePower Industry ExperienceIndustrial Facilities ExperienceRegulated Environments Experience

Full job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects. 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 1. Lead detailed structural design and analysis for power industry structures including buildings, foundations, equipment supports, steel and concrete systems. 2. Develop design deliverables such as calculations, specifications, drawings, technical reports, and structural design packages compliant with applicable codes and standards. 3. Conduct structural evaluations, field walkdowns, and inspections to support plant modifications, maintenance activities, and construction execution. 4. Ensure design changes conform to project scope and change management processes, including updates to design documentation and cost estimates. Leadership & Coordination 1. Serve as technical lead for structural engineering on power projects, guiding discipline execution from conceptual design through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning. 2. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, electrical, procurement, construction, and owner representatives to resolve structural issues efficiently. 3. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior structural engineers and designers, promoting quality and consistency across deliverables. Quality & Compliance 1. Apply industry standards, building codes (e.g., AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC), and power facility requirements to ensure structural integrity and regulatory compliance. 2. Lead or contribute to design reviews, constructability reviews, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) checks. 3. Support the preparation and review of technical bid evaluations, requisitions, and procurement documentation. What you will bring Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements: 1. 8+ years of progressive structural engineering experience with significant exposure to the power industry, industrial facilities, or heavily regulated environments. 2. Demonstrated experience leading structural design for steel and concrete systems in power plants, substations, or related industrial infrastructure. 3. Advanced proficiency with structural analysis and design software (e.g., SAP2000, STAAD, ETABS, RISA, SAFE, Tekla, or similar). 4. Strong understanding of applicable design codes and standards (AISC, ACI, ASCE, IEEE, NERC, etc.). 5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools. 6. Excellent communication skills - technical writing, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. 7. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and lead structural discipline scope on complex projects. Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training: Required: 1. Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an acc edited program. 2. Valid U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. Preferred: 1. Prior involvement with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts and delivery models. 2. Experience supporting plant modifications, field troubleshooting, and maintenance support. 3. Familiarity with reliability-centered design practices and power industry asset standards. 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. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. 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. Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Worley is an equal opportunity employer and we create a working culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusion and flexibility.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,045 open Structural Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Pennsylvania median$90–130K/yr60 salary ranges
  • US median$38–49/hr86 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 111 open Structural Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 3,045 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,589 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,350 of the 3,045 open Structural Engineer jobs (77%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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