Graduate Technical Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Worley Consulting is hiring 3–5 Graduate Geotechnical Engineers across Calgary, Alberta; Markham, Ontario; and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Join Worley Consulting’s Environmental & Sustainability team to deliver practical geotechnical solutions for mining, tailings, dams, energy, and infrastructure projects. Build your technical skills alongside experienced professionals while supporting field programs, engineering analysis, design, and high-quality project delivery for customers.

Purpose of the role

As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to assess geological and geotechnical site conditions, investigate sites, perform analysis and design, and prepare reports. Gain experience throughout the geotechnical project lifecycle, including site reconnaissance, laboratory data interpretation, engineering recommendations, quality assurance and quality control, and customer deliverables.

Project opportunities
Your work may cover mining, tailings, dam safety and engineering, energy infrastructure, ports and marine terminals, low-carbon energy and industrial facilities, large-diameter pipelines, coastal LNG facilities, industrial processing plants, and dam structures. Opportunities may also include pipeline integrity and geohazard assessments.

Worley’s Graduate Development program offers opportunities to learn from experienced engineers, environmental scientists, and project delivery professionals, engage with customers, and work toward Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration.

Location(s): Calgary, Alberta; Vancouver, British Columbia; or Markham, Ontario.

The role combines office and project-based work, with travel to project sites for field programs as needed.

You will be responsible for:

• Support geological site reconnaissance, geotechnical site characterization, field investigations, laboratory data interpretation, engineering analysis, design, and technical reporting.
• Develop geotechnical engineering recommendations under the guidance of senior professionals, including work related to soil mechanics, soil and rock engineering parameters, seismic analysis, soil dynamics, and site development.
• Contribute to geotechnical engineering assignments and field-based QA/QC inspection, testing, documentation, and reporting.

· Support geotechnical work for mining and infrastructure projects, including tailings facilities, dam engineering, and dam safety reviews.

· Contribute to geotechnical assignments for ports and marine terminals, low-carbon energy and industrial facilities, large-diameter pipelines, coastal LNG facilities, industrial processing plants, and dam structures, including pipeline integrity and geohazard assessments.

• Prepare clear, accurate, and technically credible reports, proposals, calculations, presentations, and other project deliverables.
• Participate in customer meetings and contribute to project and industry-facing technical presentations as your experience grows.
• Collaborate with integrated project teams that include engineering disciplines, environmental scientists, project delivery professionals, and project support teams.
• Manage assigned priorities effectively, meet project commitments, and produce accurate deliverables with appropriate guidance and technical review.
• Travel to project sites and participate in field programs as required.
• Apply Worley’s health, safety, and environmental expectations in field and office activities, supporting a culture focused on protecting colleagues, customers, contractors, communities, and the environment.
• Participate in Worley’s Graduate Development program and actively build the technical, professional, and interpersonal capabilities required for long-term career growth.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Education and experience

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with relevant geotechnical education or academic focus, or an equivalent combination of education and technical preparation.

· 0–3 years of experience.

· Eligibility to pursue Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in the applicable Canadian jurisdiction.

Technical foundation and career interests

· Strong interest in a geotechnical engineering career, particularly in mining, tailings, dams, and infrastructure.

· Foundational knowledge of geotechnical principles, including soil and rock mechanics, site characterization, and engineering analysis.

Communication and collaboration

· Effective written and verbal communication skills to support technical reports, proposals, presentations, and customer discussions.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills to deliver accurate, credible work on schedule.

· Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and complete assigned work independently, with appropriate supervision and review.

Fieldwork and responsible delivery

· Willingness to travel and take part in project field programs.

· Commitment to safe, responsible, and sustainable project delivery.

Preferred assets

· Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering or a related discipline.

· Experience or academic exposure to GeoStudio applications such as SLOPE/W, Rocscience, AllPile, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, and/or ArcGIS.

· Field or construction experience gained through employment, an internship, or a co-op placement.

Compensation

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $63,526 to $85,420.

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.

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 with reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at: [email protected]

Apply today

If you are ready to build your geotechnical engineering career while contributing to challenging projects across mining, tailings, dams, and infrastructure, we encourage you to apply. At Worley, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, expand your technical capabilities, and develop a career with a global consulting and project delivery organization.

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. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

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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