Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Field & Interpretation Lead

Worley; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Field & Interpretation to lead geotechnical scopes from planning through interpretive reporting. This role focuses on delivering field investigations, data interpretation, and translating findings into design decisions across projects in North America.

The position supports a hybrid work model and requires strong communication across geotechnical, civil, and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of geotechnical engineering scope delivery experience.
• Strong background in investigations, analysis and interpretation.
• Experience producing high-quality technical deliverables.
• Strong communication skills.
• Eligibility for professional engineering registration.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and capability will be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Site investigation

Data interpretation

Report writing

Communication skills

Professional engineering registration

Education

Bachelors in Civil Geotechnical Engineering or related field

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Worley is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Field & Interpretation to lead geotechnical scopes from planning through interpretive reporting. This role focuses on delivering field investigations, data interpretation, and translating findings into design decisions across projects in North America.

The position supports a hybrid work model and requires strong communication across geotechnical, civil, and construction teams.