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Principal Civil Engineer

Worley Group, Inc
Reading, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026
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:

You will provide civil engineering services to Worley and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the Civil engineering team.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver civil engineering services that meet Worley's, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
  • Supervise, guide and mentor junior and intermediate staff.
  • Advise Lead Engineer, Project Management and other disciplines of the environmental law requirements applicable to the project.
  • Manage Civil resource hours and schedule.
  • Customer liaison.
  • Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Worley and its customer's requirements.
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in civil engineering.
  • Site earthwork planning and land development.
  • Site grading and drainage design.
  • Haul road and crossing design.
  • Access roads and facilities infrastructure design.
  • Railroad design.
  • Prepare Stormwater management plans including design of retention and detention ponds, lift stations, controlled discharge, and Erosion and Sediment Control Plans.
  • Underground utilities design (culverts, subdrains).
  • Prepare Civil MTOs, project cost estimates, tender documentation process, tender evaluation.
  • Prepare/review Civil specifications, calculations, and reports.
  • Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

  • 12 years of relevant discipline experience.
  • Experience working in project leadership role.
  • Experience in estimating project costs and writing proposal content.
  • Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.
  • A sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong understanding of civil earthworks design, including environmental and geotechnical requirements, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
  • Fluent in English with excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Competent use of civil engineering specific software.
  • Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
  • Substantial technical and practical experience in civil engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

  • 4 or 5 year Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering.

Preferred:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States or ability to obtain immediately upon hire.

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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Worley is an equal opportunity employer and we create a working culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusion and flexibility.

 

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