Senior 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. 

Purpose
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Structural Designer. Our team includes world-class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Calgary, Alberta.

As a Senior Structural Designer, you will provide experienced structural design support and leadership on multidisciplinary industrial projects. You will be responsible for developing and coordinating high-quality, safe, constructible, and cost-effective structural design deliverables while working closely with engineers, designers, project teams, and other disciplines.

The role requires strong practical knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design and detailing, 3D modelling, drawing production, and constructability. The Senior Structural Designer will also support design reviews, provide guidance to intermediate and junior designers, and contribute to the consistent application of project standards and design practices.

Responsibilities

Structural Design and Project Execution

• Develop and coordinate structural design deliverables for industrial projects, including:
  • Structural general arrangements and layouts.
  • Structural steel and reinforced concrete drawings.
  • Foundations and equipment support structures.
  • Pipe racks and miscellaneous support structures.
  • Access platforms, stairs, ladders, handrails, and secondary steel.
  • Modular structures and transportation or lifting arrangements.
• Prepare and develop structural 3D models and associated design drawings.
• Translate engineering design information, calculations, sketches, vendor data, and project requirements into accurate and constructible design deliverables.
• Apply project specifications, client standards, discipline procedures, and established design practices.
• Identify and resolve design issues related to constructability, access, maintainability, fabrication, modularization, transportation, lifting, and erection.
• Support projects through all phases of design, from studies and conceptual layouts through detailed design and construction support.
• Assist with material quantity estimates and design input required for project planning and estimating.

Design Coordination and Constructability

• Coordinate structural designs with civil, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and architectural disciplines.
• Participate in 3D model reviews, interdisciplinary checks, constructability reviews, and design coordination meetings.
• Identify and communicate design conflicts, missing information, and potential risks that could affect quality, cost, or schedule.
• Work with engineers to confirm design intent, loading requirements, structural arrangements, and detailing requirements.
• Support coordination with construction, fabrication, procurement, vendors, and commissioning teams as required.
• Incorporate review comments and ensure design changes are accurately reflected in models and drawings.

Quality and Technical Compliance

• Ensure structural design deliverables comply with applicable project requirements, specifications, codes, standards, and client practices.
• Perform design checks and reviews of structural drawings and 3D models prepared by other designers.
• Maintain consistency and quality across drawings, models, and related design documentation.
• Follow established checking, approval, document control, and quality assurance processes.
• Support the development and improvement of structural design procedures, templates, workflows, and technical guidelines.
• Promote consistent use of design tools, modelling standards, drawing practices, and project data requirements.

Team Support and Mentoring

• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to intermediate and junior structural designers.
• Support the development of less-experienced team members through coaching, design reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Work collaboratively with structural engineers, discipline leads, and project leadership.
• Assist Lead and Principal Structural Designers with work planning, design coordination, checking, and delivery of project requirements.
• Contribute to lessons learned, continuous improvement, and discipline capability-development initiatives.
• Promote safety in design, including safe access, working at height, lifting, construction sequencing, fabrication, and erection considerations. 

What You Will Bring

Technical and Industry Experience

• Significant progressive experience in structural design within an engineering, EPC/EPCM, fabrication, or industrial project environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering structural design work on multidisciplinary industrial projects.
• Strong experience in structural steel and reinforced concrete design and detailing.
• Practical experience with foundations, equipment supports, pipe racks, access structures, platforms, stairs, handrails, and secondary steel.
• Experience in sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, mining, power, or infrastructure is preferred.
• Experience supporting modularization, fabrication, construction, and field execution is an asset.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Advance Steel for structural steel modelling, detailing, drawing production, and coordination.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant 3D design platforms, such as Advance Steel, Tekla Structures, Hexagon Smart 3D (S3D), AVEVA E3D/PDMS, CADWorx, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, MicroStation, or equivalent, along with model review and markup tools such as Navisworks, SmartPlant Review, AVEVA Review, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Strong understanding of structural steel and concrete detailing practices.
• Good knowledge of constructability, fabrication, modularization, transportation, lifting, and erection considerations.
• Working knowledge of applicable structural codes and standards, including CSA, AISC, ACI, building codes, and client standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, structural design criteria, calculations, equipment loads, vendor information, and construction requirements.
• Strong 3D model coordination and interdisciplinary design-review skills.

Professional Attributes

• Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide clear design direction and practical guidance to other designers.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality work within project schedules.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving design and constructability issues.
• Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Education, Qualifications, Accreditation and Training

Required

• Diploma or degree in Engineering Design Technology, Civil/Structural Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant structural design experience in industrial or multidisciplinary project environments. 

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.