Principal Structural Designer

Worley•Rolla, MO

About The Position

Worley is a global energy, chemicals, and resources company headquartered in Australia. It partners with customers to deliver projects and create value throughout the lifecycle of their assets, providing consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and decommissioning services. Worley uses its experience and AI-enabled delivery to help customers navigate complexity and transition to more sustainable solutions. The Principal Structural Designer provides structural design and drafting services to Worley and its customers, and may provide technical support and supervision within the structural team. Working alongside senior engineers and designers, the role independently performs and leads structural design and drafting work, including the development, checking, review, and approval of drawing packages. The position may require travel to job sites for site walkdowns and coordination with structural engineers and other disciplines. Worley describes a values-inspired culture focused on belonging, connection, innovation, and a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. It also supports workforce reskilling and transition to low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Requirements

Extensive structural design experience for power generation and industrial facilities.
Experience working in a project leadership role.
Experience with AVEVA E3D, MicroStation V8i, and AutoCAD.
Competent use of relevant software such as the MS Office Suite.
Effective technical and practical design skills, with the ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate, and timely work.
Familiarity with structural design codes, including IBC, ACI, and AISC.
Team participation skills.
Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to work independently.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
A two- or three-year technical diploma with structural design and drafting-specific training.

Nice To Haves

Experience with chemical facilities.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Understand the project scope, overall schedule, deliverables, milestones, manhour budgets, industry standards, applicable codes, and procedures.
Prepare structural steel and reinforced concrete drawings with minimal supervision and engineering input.
Develop complete design drawing packages for checking or check design drawing packages.
Plan, organize, and carry out assignments as required, and execute work independently.
Perform independent audits and reviews of technical work.
Prepare proposals and estimates, and contribute to scope documents and client presentations.
Act as a team leader capable of resolving complex issues and as a lead designer responsible for deliverable quality.
Travel to job sites to perform site walkdowns, as needed.
Interface with other disciplines in developing drawing packages.
Assist with preparing bills of materials.
Coordinate design systems with structural engineers and other disciplines.
Apply knowledge of client procedures, project procedures, and specifications.
Identify and request information through a 'Needs List' to maintain the schedule.
Use AVEVA E3D/Navisworks 3D model review software to monitor design quality and progress.
Review and approve deliverables before issue.
Ensure deliverable verification procedures are followed.
Read and interpret supplier drawings, construction specifications, and schematics.
Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and request assistance when needed.