Principal Structural Designer

About Us

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.

Perform civil/structural design work from conceptual design to detailed design of onshore manufacturing projects.

• Prepare civil/structural design 2D drawings and 3D models based on engineering information, site data and customer requirements for:
  • Civil/structural general arrangement.
  • Structural pipe supports, pipe racks, platforms, building and equipment supports, lift arrangements, paving/grading, underground pipe, foundations, etc.
• Prepare structural material take‑offs.
• Provide technical support to the project team.
• Determine technical issues, define alternate solutions, establish pros/cons for multiple solutions, and make recommendations to support official project documents such as technical queries and technical deviations.
• Coordinate with the structural engineering team and gather information from other disciplines, with knowledge of the impact of other disciplines’ design data on structural design.
• Seek input from knowledgeable sources, consider safety, constructability, operability, and maintainability into design.
• Other responsibilities include preparing as‑built drawings, design and detailing new components from previous designs.
• Work with global integrated delivery team (GID).

• 3D Model
  • Create 3D model to client specifications.
  • Ensure objects are placed in correct hierarchy.
  • Ensure all attributes are set.
  • Complete modeling checklists.
  • Run clash check and resolve all clashes before submitting check prints.
  • Run MTO/Weight reports for structures in an area.
• Develop 2D drawings
  • Develop all necessary drawings and details to ensure complete fabrication.
  • Complete checklists.
  • Ensure drawings incorporate all engineering review comments.
  • Ensure drawings incorporate all client review comments.
  • Ensure all drawing attributes are set.

• Strong working knowledge of PDMS/E3D and AutoCAD – minimum 5 years’ experience.
• CADWorx experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, manufacturing standards and industry standard practices for the control, development and application of deliverables.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with other designers and engineers to achieve an optimal drawing product.
• Successful candidates will be self‑starters with an aptitude for problem solving and innovation and the ability to work independently or as a member of a team. They must be capable of working with a team on a large project.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card and pass background checks.

• Position is based in Baton Rouge, LA.

• A diploma in Engineering design and drafting or equivalent.

• Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States.