Senior Structural Engineer – WAS

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.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Design

• Lead the structural design and analysis of mining and heavy industrial infrastructure, including:

  Process plant structures,

  Conveyor systems and transfer stations,

  Equipment foundations,

  Steel and concrete structures

• Perform calculations, modeling, and analysis using industry software (e.g., STAAD, SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE).
• Ensure designs comply with relevant international standards and project specifications (e.g., AISC, Eurocodes, AS/NZS).

Project Delivery

• Manage structural deliverables across project phases (concept, FEED, detailed design, execution).
• Review and approve drawings, calculations, and technical documents.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, geotechnical, and project teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Monitor progress, budgets, and schedules to meet project milestones.

Technical Leadership

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and constructability reviews.
• Solve complex engineering challenges in high-risk or demanding environments.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment on technical requirements.
• Participate in technical meetings, project reviews, and site visits.
• Support proposal development and technical input for bids and tenders.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to Worley’s safety culture and zero-harm policies.
• Apply quality management processes and support audits and design verifications.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks in design (Safe Design principles).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• Experienced in structural engineering, preferably within:

  Mining,

  Resources,

  Heavy industrial or infrastructure projects

• Proven experience delivering large-scale construction projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE / Chartered Engineer) status or eligibility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes and mining project requirements.

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.