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Principal / Lead Structural Engineer, Nuclear
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Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
Worley is seeking Principal / Lead Structural Engineer for our Kincardine or Markham, ON locations with extensive experience in the Ontario nuclear industry, including OPG and/or Bruce Power projects. You will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality design packages while maintaining Worley’s standards for safety, compliance, and technical excellence.
You Will Be Part Of a Growing Team That Is Embedded In The Transformation Of Ontario’s Nuclear Fleet, Working On Critical Projects, Some Of The Most Ambitious Clean Energy Programs In The World. Why Join Worley’s Nuclear Team
- The scale of impact — supporting cornerstone projects that power millions of homes with zero-emission energy.
- The engineering culture — technically rigorous, quality-driven, and execution-focused.
- The people — high-performing, collaborative teams who care deeply about what they do.
- The opportunity to grow — not just personally, but to help shape the next generation of nuclear professionals.
If you’re looking for more than a job — if you want to help build the future of energy — we’re hiring across all disciplines. Come work where it matters.
Purpose
Works independently at an advanced level completing a wide variety of assignments through the application of advanced engineering theories and able to do regular visits to client sites, techniques, and practices. Has substantial knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, regulations, and industry standard practices for the control, development, and application of deliverables. Capable to provide discipline supervision for one larger or one or more smaller projects.
Technical And Industry Experience
- Lead level of relevant structural discipline experience with an previous experience working on nuclear projects is required,
- Strong background in discipline work and a competent understanding of regulations, codes, manufacturing standards, and industry standard practices.
- Skilled in estimating project costs and lead team of engineers and designers.
Other Discipline Specific Job Knowledge Will Include.
- Experience and knowledge in grass roots and brownfield projects
- Structural design as applicable to perform structural integrity reviews based on sound engineering principles
- Design and development of typical structural scope items like different types of foundations, steel, concrete, masonry is mandatory.
- Excellent experience to produce calculations and use STAAD PRO software. Be able to do site visits as needed.
Job Specific Knowledge / Experience (Desirable)
Experience working in project leadership. Specialized expertise in regulations, codes for the nuclear regulation and standards, and industry standard practices. Specific knowledge on the National Building codes is essential.
What You Will Bring
Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering majoring in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Trained in leadership and project execution.
- Senior level of design management experience for nuclear power industry.
- Relevant experience in design management development and planning
- Experience on overseeing design/engineering team.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization and analytical skill.
- Must be a member with Professional Engineers of Ontario.
- Must be eligible for nuclear site security clearance.
Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.
Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at:
Moving forward together
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.
Company
Worley
Primary Location
CAN-ON-Kincardine
Other Locations
CAN-ON-Markham
Job
Structural
Schedule
Full-time
Employment Type
Employee
Management Level
Individual Contributor
Job Posting
Aug 12, 2025
Unposting Date
Sep 12, 2025
Reporting Manager Title
Department Manager – Civil / Structural
Seniority level
-
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
-
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
-
Job function
Education and Training
-
Industries
Professional Services
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Company
Worley
Location
Markham
Country
Canada
Salary
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