Geotechnical Engineer

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We are bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources while supporting the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geosciences team in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity for an early career professional looking to further develop their technical capability and gain exposure to a diverse range of projects across Australia and globally.

Working within a collaborative and highly skilled team, you will contribute to projects across infrastructure, water, renewables, mining and energy sectors. We are proud to work on such diverse projects including infrastructure, water, solar, onshore and offshore wind, mining (open pit and underground), as well as onshore and offshore projects for renewables and hydrocarbons. These diverse projects are delivered in Australia and globally, drawing on our broad technical expertise.

The Role

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will:

• Provide geotechnical engineering support across infrastructure, mining, renewables and energy projects, with a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Scope, plan and supervise geotechnical site investigations, including borehole drilling, CPTs and test pits.
• Log soils and rock in accordance with relevant Australian Standards.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals and engineering recommendations.
• Support construction activities and site-based investigations as required.
• Undertake geotechnical analyses using industry-standard software packages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for our customers.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, including exposure to site investigations and geotechnical logging.
• Membership of, or progress towards membership with, a recognised professional institution.
• Strong report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using geotechnical engineering software packages.
• Willingness to undertake occasional regional or international travel when required.
• Current Australian driver's licence.
• Australian working rights.

Why Worley?

When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose\: delivering a more sustainable world.

We're excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there's never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• Access to Worley's global learning and development platform.
• Exposure to a broad range of local and international projects.
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation.
• The opportunity to contribute to projects supporting the energy transition and a more sustainable future.

Our Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve work-life balance.
• Competitive salary package and employee share opportunities where applicable.
• Paid parental leave and inclusive family support benefits.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
• Access to a global network of expertise, projects and career pathways.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energised and empowered to drive sustainable impact. Our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We are building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and are heard.

We are committed to 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.

Ready to apply?

If you're looking to take the next step in your geotechnical engineering career and contribute to delivering a more sustainable world, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will close on the date specified in the advertisement. We reserve the right to commence candidate selection and appointments prior to the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.