Principal Geotechnical Engineer (MAD00CU)

Company: Worley Consulting

Primary Location

ESP-MRD-Madrid

Job Type

Consultant

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type

Employee

Job Posting

Jul 3, 2026

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Reporting Manager Title

Senior Associate Technical Consultant

Role Details & Responsibilities

We are looking for a talented Principal or near-Principal level geotechnical engineer with strong technical, communication and team leadership skills to contribute to our Geosciences practice in EMEA. This full-time, permanent position is based in our Madrid office.

Core responsibilities include:

- Technical leadership, project direction and project management, ensuring high levels of technical quality and operational performance.
- Demonstrate exceptional safety leadership on projects and within the team.
- Leadership and line management of high-performing teams, including mentoring and training of staff.
- Work with business development teams and Client Relationship Managers to identify client needs and opportunities for stand‑alone work packages or larger Pursuits.
- Collaborate with Integral technical networks and interface with regional offices in North America, Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

It offers excellent career development potential, including training,



mentoring and international experience. A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided.

Experience & Qualifications

- Minimum 12 years of experience practicing geotechnical engineering, from pre-feasibility studies to detailed design and construction.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Plaxis and Geostudio software.
- Experience with Leapfrog and Openground software suites.
- Self-starter, willing and able to work on a wide variety of tasks.
- Writing clear, logical and concise technical reports in English.
- Logical and independent thinking.
- Geotechnical design in accordance with Eurocodes.
- Strong ability to present, analyse and interpret data to a very high standard.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Leading a team and mentoring of staff.
- Working across multidisciplinary projects.
- Willingness to travel for site visits and short-term supervision across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited institution, with a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD). Candidates with a Geotechnical Engineering background are essential.

📌 Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Worley
📍 Madrid