Graduate Technical Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer in Calgary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 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: TA.AMERICAS@worley.com.

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.

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.