About this opportunity
WorleyParsons lists this Senior Technical Consultant, Geoscience / Geohazards opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Technical Consultant, Geoscience / Geohazards (HOU04B9) – Worley Consulting.
Location: North America – United States or Canada; preferred locations: Alaska, Houston, TX, Calgary, AB.
Employment Type: Full-time Employee.
Purpose of the Role
As a Senior Technical Consultant – Geoscience / Geohazards, you will deliver applied geohazard interpretation and technical inputs supporting large linear and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on identification and interpretation of geohazards, evaluation of uncertainty, and integration of findings into geotechnical and engineering workflows to support design and constructability decisions.
This is a delivery‑focused role requiring independence, strong technical judgment, and close collaboration with geotechnical and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Interpret geohazards affecting infrastructure projects (e.g., slope stability, seismic hazards, ground instability)
Evaluate data sufficiency and uncertainty drivers across available datasets
Integrate geohazard findings into routing, investigation planning, and design workflows
Support development of investigation scopes aligned to hazard reduction objectives
Interpret field and laboratory data in collaboration with geotechnical engineers
Prepare customer‑ready technical reports, memoranda, figures, and supporting documentation
Participate in technical reviews and address internal and external comments
Support field activities as required during execution phases
Required Qualifications
Degree in Geoscience, Geology, Geological Engineering, or related discipline
Typically 7+ years of relevant experience delivering applied geohazard or geoscience scopes
Demonstrated capability in geohazard interpretation for infrastructure projects
Experience producing customer‑ready deliverables with limited supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Eligibility for professional registration where applicable
Equivalent combinations of experience and demonstrated capability will be considered.
Travel / Field Expectations
Periodic travel and short‑term field assignments may be required depending on project needs.
EEO Statement
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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