Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer – Contaminated Sites
Play an integral role in Worley Consulting’s Environmental & Sustainability (E&S) practice, where technical expertise, environmental stewardship, and innovative problem-solving help clients manage environmental liabilities, restore impacted sites, and deliver sustainable outcomes across the full asset lifecycle. As part of our Contaminated Sites team, you will lead environmental assessment, remediation, reclamation, and monitoring projects that support responsible development and long-term asset stewardship across Alberta and northern Canada.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to combine technical leadership, project delivery, client engagement, and mentorship while helping clients navigate complex environmental challenges and regulatory requirements. You will contribute to projects that create lasting value for clients, communities, and the environment while helping to shape the growth and success of Worley’s Liability Management and Restoration (LMR) practice.
Purpose of the role
As a Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer, you will provide leadership in the planning and execution of contaminated site assessment, remediation, reclamation, and environmental monitoring programs. You will balance technical expertise, field leadership, project coordination, and mentoring responsibilities while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Working closely with Project Managers, technical specialists, clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams, you will lead field investigations, guide technical decision-making, support business objectives, and help develop the next generation of environmental professionals. This position offers a clear pathway toward increased project management, technical leadership, and client-facing responsibilities within Worley Consulting.
Location(s): Calgary, Alberta or Edmonton, Alberta
This is a full-time position based in either Worley Consulting’s Calgary or Edmonton office. The role includes frequent travel throughout Alberta and may involve assignments in the Northwest Territories and other northern or Arctic regions. Field programs may require remote-site work, extended travel, and work in challenging environmental conditions.
You will be responsible for
- Leading environmental field programs, including groundwater and surface water monitoring, soil sampling, drilling oversight, borehole logging, monitoring well installation, test pitting, remedial excavations, and reclamation activities.
- Managing a combination of field-based and office-based responsibilities, including technical analysis, reporting, project coordination, and client support.
- Planning and executing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), including investigation design, field oversight, data interpretation, and reporting.
- Providing technical leadership and oversight on contaminated sites, remediation, reclamation, and environmental monitoring projects.
- Mentoring, coaching, and supporting the development of junior and intermediate environmental professionals through technical guidance and field leadership.
- Driving safe project execution through strong leadership, effective communication, quality field documentation, issue resolution, and adherence to project objectives.
- Supporting Project Managers with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, resource management, and client communication.
- Interpreting environmental data and developing practical, technically sound recommendations that support risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Preparing and reviewing high-quality technical reports, environmental assessments, remediation strategies, regulatory submissions, and project deliverables.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, and other project stakeholders.
- Developing, implementing, and promoting site-specific health, safety, and sustainability plans in alignment with Worley standards and regulatory requirements.
- Supporting business development activities, client relationship management, and opportunities to expand project scope and service offerings.
- Promoting a culture of safety, sustainability, operational excellence, technical quality, and continuous improvement across all project activities.
What you’ll bring to the role
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Typically 7+ years of progressive environmental consulting experience with a focus on contaminated site assessment, remediation, reclamation, and environmental monitoring.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading contaminated site management projects throughout Alberta.
- Experience directing field investigations, coordinating technical teams, and delivering client-focused environmental solutions.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with a professional organization such as P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., EP, or an equivalent professional designation.
- Experience working within the energy, oil and gas, industrial, mining, infrastructure, or resource sectors is considered highly desirable.
Technical Expertise
- Strong understanding of contaminated site assessment, remediation, reclamation, liability management, and environmental compliance programs.
- Experience leading and reviewing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
- Knowledge of Alberta environmental regulations, contaminated site guidance, reclamation requirements, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with groundwater monitoring, drilling programs, soil sampling, remediation activities, and site closure programs.
- Ability to interpret environmental data and develop defensible technical recommendations and remediation strategies.
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, regulatory submissions, environmental assessments, and client deliverables.
- Strong understanding of environmental risk management principles and industry best practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and environmental reporting software.
Leadership & Project Delivery
- Demonstrated ability to lead environmental field teams and coordinate complex project activities across multiple workstreams.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior and intermediate staff through coaching, technical review, and field leadership.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities, schedules, and client commitments.
- Ability to make sound technical decisions and provide leadership in dynamic field and consulting environments.
- Proven problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
- Self-motivated and adaptable with the ability to work independently while supporting broader team objectives.
Collaboration & Communication
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong technical writing skills with experience preparing and reviewing professional environmental reports and regulatory submissions.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to clients, regulators, contractors, and project teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Commitment to maintaining high professional, ethical, and quality standards.
Additional Requirements
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly in support of field programs and client projects.
- Ability to work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.
- Commitment to maintaining Worley’s high standards for health, safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
Apply today
If you are looking to advance your environmental consulting career while taking on greater technical leadership, project delivery responsibility, and mentorship opportunities, we encourage you to apply. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, safety, professional development, and sustainable impact while working on some of Western Canada’s most complex contaminated site and environmental restoration projects.
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. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
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