Geotechnical Engineer - Field & Interpretation

Job Title

Geotechnical Engineer - Field & Interpretation (HOU
04BA
)

Company:
Worley Consulting

USA – TX – Houston

Alaska, Calgary, AB, Vancouver, BC

North America–based (United States or Canada). Preferred locations:
Alaska, Houston, TX, Calgary, AB, Vancouver, BC.

Employee (Full-time)

As a Geotechnical Engineer
, you will deliver geotechnical engineering scopes supporting investigation planning, field execution, interpretation of field and laboratory data, and translation of findings into design and constructability decisions. This role is execution‑focused and suited to an experienced engineer who can independently own defined scopes.

This position will be based in a Worley office in Houston, TX
; Calgary, AB
; Vancouver, BC
; or Alaska
, with a hybrid work schedule. The role is not intended for offshore or remote‑only delivery.

• Develop geotechnical field investigation scopes, including drilling and laboratory programs
• Support and oversee field investigation execution and contractor coordination
• Interpret subsurface conditions and develop geotechnical ground models
• Prepare geotechnical analyses and recommendations for foundations, earthworks, slopes, and buried infrastructure
• Produce customer‑ready geotechnical reports and technical memoranda
• Provide construction‑phase support including review of submittals and RFIs
• Coordinate with geoscience, civil, structural, and construction teams

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related discipline
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience delivering geotechnical engineering scopes
• Strong background in investigations, analysis, and interpretation
• Experience producing high‑quality technical deliverables
• Eligibility for professional engineering registration

Equivalent combinations of experience and demonstrated capability will be considered.

Moderate travel is expected, including site visits and short‑term or rotational field assignments.

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, salary range is $129,543 to $190,504.

Application of the pay band:
Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.