Senior Field Engineer - Civil/Structural

Play an integral role in delivering sustainable infrastructure and industrial construction projects that support the world's evolving energy, chemicals, and resources needs. As a Senior Field Engineer - Civil/Structural, you will serve as a critical technical leader during the construction phase of projects, providing engineering expertise that bridges design intent and field execution.

Working directly at project sites, you will help ensure civil and structural construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design requirements, quality standards, and project objectives. Your expertise will support constructability, problem-solving, field engineering oversight, and the successful delivery of complex capital projects across the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors.

Purpose of the role

At Worley, we are committed to delivering sustainable change by bridging today's energy and resource demands with the transition to a more sustainable future. The Senior Field Engineer - Civil/Structural plays a critical role in this journey by providing technical leadership and engineering expertise that supports safe, efficient, and successful construction execution.

This role serves as a recognized technical specialist responsible for interpreting engineering designs, resolving field engineering challenges, adapting designs to site conditions, and ensuring construction activities are completed in accordance with project specifications and engineering requirements. Through close collaboration with construction, engineering, quality, commissioning, and customer teams, you will help drive project success while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

You will be responsible for

• Providing field engineering expertise for civil and structural construction activities across all phases of project execution.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation to support construction execution.
• Evaluating field conditions and recommending engineering solutions that maintain compliance with design intent and project requirements.
• Coordinating with engineering disciplines, construction management, project controls, procurement, and quality teams to support successful project delivery.
• Reviewing and resolving technical queries, field changes, requests for information (RFIs), and engineering issues arising during construction.
• Verifying that construction activities conform to approved designs, specifications, codes, standards, and contractual obligations.
• Providing technical oversight and guidance to field personnel, construction supervisors, contractors, and project teams.
• Supporting constructability reviews, workface planning activities, and execution planning to improve project efficiency and reduce risk.
• Monitoring construction progress and identifying technical risks, constraints, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participating in quality inspections, field audits, testing activities, and turnover processes to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Supporting the development and implementation of corrective actions related to engineering and construction issues.
• Preparing technical reports, engineering assessments, presentations, and recommendations for project leadership and stakeholders.
• Acting as a technical resource for civil and structural engineering matters while mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers and field personnel.
• Assisting with project startup, commissioning, turnover, and closeout activities as required.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering effectiveness, project execution, and operational performance.

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.

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What you'll bring to the role

You are a highly capable engineering professional with strong civil and structural construction experience and a passion for solving complex technical challenges in field environments. You combine sound engineering judgment with practical construction knowledge and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent trade qualification supported by relevant technical training and experience.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience with an engineering degree or 12+ years of relevant experience supported by a trade qualification.
• Demonstrated experience supporting civil and structural construction activities on industrial, energy, chemicals, mining, infrastructure, power generation, LNG, manufacturing, or major capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles, construction methodologies, field engineering practices, and industry standards.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, design calculations, and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to evaluate field conditions and develop practical engineering solutions that support safe and efficient project execution.
• Strong understanding of construction quality requirements, inspection practices, testing procedures, and compliance standards.
• Experience participating in constructability reviews, technical evaluations, and engineering change management processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence technical and operational decisions.
• Experience preparing and delivering technical reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations to project teams and management.
• Proficiency with engineering software, document management systems, project controls tools, and construction management platforms.
• Commitment to safety leadership, technical excellence, continuous improvement, and sustainable project delivery.
• Ability to mentor team members and provide technical guidance across multidisciplinary project environments.

Benefits

Feel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including: paid-time off, holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US), and eligibility to participate in the medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as 401K plan.

Apply today

If you are ready to apply your civil and structural engineering expertise to some of the world's most complex industrial projects, we encourage you to apply. Join a global organization where your knowledge, technical leadership, and commitment to excellence will help deliver projects that create lasting value for customers and communities.

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.

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