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Geohazards Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Senior Engineer - Marine

Houston, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

... geohazards, and advising on foundation design and routing pipelines and cables. The Senior Engineer will oversee complex projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety in testing and reporting.

Senior Engineer - Marine

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $137K/yr

... geohazards, and advising on foundation design and routing pipelines and cables. The Senior Engineer will oversee complex projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety in testing and reporting.

Senior Engineer - Marine

Houston, TX

$99K - $137K/yr

... geohazards, and advising on foundation design and routing pipelines and cables. The Senior Engineer will oversee complex projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety in testing and reporting.

Actual experience preparing alignment sheets, HDD designs, routing studies, ROW layout, workspace, RMV placement and rationale, geohazards, plot plans, material take-offs, cost estimates, etc.

Actual experience preparing alignment sheets, HDD designs, routing studies, ROW layout, workspace, RMV placement and rationale, geohazards, plot plans, material take-offs, cost estimates, etc.

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How much do geohazards jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for geohazards in Texas is $23.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.32 and $27.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a geohazards?

A Geohazards job involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating natural hazards like landslides, earthquakes, and sinkholes that can impact infrastructure, communities, and the environment. Professionals in this field use geological surveys, remote sensing, and risk modeling to evaluate hazard potential and recommend preventative measures. They work in industries such as engineering, environmental consulting, and government agencies to ensure safety and sustainability.

What types of projects do geohazards specialists typically work on?

Geohazards specialists are typically involved in projects such as landslide risk assessments, earthquake hazard evaluations, floodplain mapping, and infrastructure site investigations for roads, pipelines, and buildings. Their work often includes conducting field surveys, analyzing geospatial data, preparing technical reports, and advising engineering teams or government agencies. Collaboration with civil engineers, urban planners, and environmental consultants is common, ensuring that geohazard risks are properly managed in project design and implementation. These roles offer the opportunity to make a tangible impact on public safety and infrastructure resilience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the geohazards position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Geohazards role, you need strong expertise in earth sciences, risk assessment, and geospatial analysis, often supported by a degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, or a related field. Proficiency with GIS software, remote sensing tools, and data modeling platforms like ArcGIS or MATLAB is typically required, and certifications such as GIT (Geologist-in-Training) can be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills are important for interpreting data and working with multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are crucial to accurately identify and mitigate risks related to natural hazards, protecting infrastructure and communities.

Infographic showing various Geohazards job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $48,185 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Senior Technical Consultant, Geoscience / Geohazards

Worley Consulting

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
Senior Technical Consultant - Geoscience / Geohazards
Location: North America-based (United States or Canada), Preferred locations: Alaska; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB
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.
This position will be based in a Worley office in Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; or Alaska, with a hybrid work schedule.
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.
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