Worley

Geotechnical Engineer-In-Training

Advisian, Worley Group

Vancouver, BC

Advisian – the consulting arm of Worley. Be part of the solution. 

The dual challenge of supplying energy to a growing population, while addressing the risks of climate change, is one of the greatest challenges the world is facing today. The energy transition isn’t just about alternative fuels, power generation, or use, or storage. It’s all the elements that contribute to the energy ecosystem. We view these challenges as opportunities to deliver a more sustainable world.

We’re developing strategies and business cases for emissions intensive clients to move to low carbon energy options, as efficiently and safely as possible. Our consultants are advising customers on circular and hydrogen economies, water stewardship, electrification, and climate change risk and adaptation. We work on projects around the globe.  The problems are global and so are we.

Who we are:

• Advanced Analysis
• Asset Advisory
• Decommissioning and Restoration
• Energy Transition and Sustainability
• Environment and Society
• Geosciences
• Market Services
• Safety Consulting
• Transport, Infrastructure & Logistics
• Water

Challenging complexity. Shaping a sustainable future.

Economic viability. Resource availability. Digital reliability. Carbon neutrality. These are the components of the world’s pressing energy and resource problems. Sound complicated and tough to balance? It is.

Luckily we thrive in complex environments

Join a community of consultants, scientists, strategists, and engineers all dedicated to solving the world’s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges. By seeing things from a different perspective, we enhance the Worley Group’s ability to serve our clients. We are together delivering a more sustainable world.

We put sustainability at the heart of everything we do

We work with business to develop the right strategy, log in to a digital future, secure and safeguard social license, enhance local communities, and power the energy transition.

We know we won’t solve today’s problems by using the same thinking that created them. So, from start to finish, we challenge ourselves to find the best way forward. We question every decision, assumption, and way of working to make sure we get it right. The first time.

Rising to the challenge, together

We are thousands of consultants across the globe.  Be part of the future – welcome to our growing team! 

Our Geoscience Team

Our Geotechnical Engineering group is part of the Geoscience service line in the Americas and comprises 90+ engineering professionals with a broad range of technical skills and experience and is part of the larger Global Geoscience Practice which comprises over one hundred and sixty geotechnical, geological and geophysical professionals throughout the world. The types of projects executed by this team include large diameter pipelines, coastal LNG facilities, industrial processing plants, oil sands developments, dam structures, pipeline integrity, geohazard assessments and marine terminals.  

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact on a wide array of geosciences projects and work collaboratively with multiple technical and advisory disciplines. The Geotechnical Engineer-In-Training position is a full-time role located within our Vancouver, BC office. 

Our Geotechnical Engineering group seeks someone with excellent technical delivery and communication skills and who is eager to work with a group of dynamic individuals and contribute to the growth of our Practice.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• • • Geotechnical site investigations (including drilling and coring);
    • Assist in geotechnical analysis and design assignment under the supervision of Professional Engineers;
    • Prepare and co-ordinate the implementation of laboratory testing programs;
    • Report preparation and proposal writing;
    • Tender package preparation;
    • Site inspections / supervision;
    • Construction QA/QC inspections; and
    • Work as part of an integrated delivery team within our business, comprising of other engineering disciplines, professional environmental scientist, project delivery and project support staff on existing and new Advisian/Worley projects.
    • Travel will be required to support geotechnical site investigations.

Qualifications

• • • Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT);
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution plus appropriate continuing education in civil/geotechnical engineering, or equivalent;
    • Experience working on construction sites and/or drilling programs is an asset;
    • Proficiency with common and geotechnical specific software (e.g. Microsoft Office suite, geoslope, gINT, LPile, etc);
    • Ability to present technical information in a concise and professional manner;
    • Seismic design pertaining to slopes, foundations and retaining systems is an asset;
    • A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, excellent verbal and written communication skills;
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills;
    • Demonstrated history of effective client engagement and relationships;
    • Working knowledge of industry standard business support systems, i.e. project planning packages, cost management systems, ISO9001 quality management systems is considered an asset;
    • Self-starter, flexible team player and willing and able to work on a wide variety of tasks; and
    • Willing to travel and work for regular periods at various project locations throughout US, Canada and occasionally to global locations. 

Advisian (part of the Worley Group) offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Canada and overseas.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviours, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Advisian (part of the Worley Group) is an equal opportunity employer.