Expression of Interest - Principal Geotechnical Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• Own and approve the geotechnical basis of design, key assumptions, design parameters, data gaps, risks and assurance activities.
• Lead the review and interpretation of geological, geotechnical, hydrogeological, survey and previous design information, and determine the implications for design.
• Define and approve geotechnical investigation requirements, including drilling, testing, instrumentation, supervision and reporting.
• Set the technical direction and make discipline decisions for slopes, embankments, landslides, rockfall, retaining systems, ground improvement and foundations.
• Determine the appropriate approach and acceptance basis for static, rainfall, seismic, staged-construction and operational stability assessments.
• Establish, review and endorse geotechnical parameters and recommendations for bridges, roads, conveyor supports, facility pads and temporary works.
• Lead geotechnical coordination with civil, structural, bridge, hydrology and construction teams to resolve interfaces and manage design risk.
• Approve or technically endorse key reports, calculations, specifications, drawings and quantity inputs within delegated authority, while mentoring the wider team.
  
  

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil, Geological or Geotechnical Engineering; a relevant postgraduate qualification would be well regarded.
• Typically 15 or more years of relevant professional experience, including meaningful experience in a discipline-lead, technical-authority or principal-level capacity.
• Strong experience across slopes, geohazards, earthworks, foundations, retaining structures and geotechnical investigation planning.
• Professional registration or chartered status, or eligibility to obtain it.
• Clear technical writing and confident professional English communication.
  
  

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.