September 22, 2025 • 2 min read
Behind the models:
A career built on curiosity
“I can’t think of another company where I’d have access to this variety of projects and global teams.”
Kaitlin has always had a love for problem solving, constantly seeking out complexity and challenge. It was that curiosity, coupled with the desire for a job where every day felt different, that led Kaitlin to geotechnical engineering, and eventually Worley Consulting.
A Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in Melbourne, Kaitlin is working across some of the most exciting and meaningful projects in our portfolio. The diversity of her work, from offshore wind and carbon capture to dams, tailings and advanced 3D ground modeling, is what continues to drive her. “The ground is always unique to each site. That’s what makes Geoscience so fascinating – no two projects are ever alike.”
Embracing challenges from the ground up
After starting her career in civil infrastructure, Kaitlin shifted into energy and resources, drawn to the opportunity to make an impact on the future of sustainable development.
Since joining our team, she’s contributed to projects across Australia, the UK, Taiwan and Indonesia. So far, she’s worked on offshore wind in the Bass Strait, a polyhalite mine supporting sustainable agriculture and a large-scale solar farm with 13,000 piles.
Fingerprints on the future
It’s not just the scale or complexity of the projects that keeps Kaitlin motivated; it’s the team. “We’re all here for the same reason; we want to work on projects that matter. And that shared drive makes for an incredibly supportive, energizing culture.”
In her day-to-day, Kaitlin builds digital 3D ground models using Leapfrog to provide safer, optimized geotechnical engineering solutions for each project. Soon, she’ll also be working in the field on Australia’s first offshore wind development – an industry poised to shape the country’s energy landscape. “It’s so rewarding to be at the start of something that’s going to change the way we power Australia.”
Work that pushes boundaries
Kaitlin has been able to carve a path that balances challenge with purpose. Supported by a flexible work culture and worldwide collaboration, she’s working with a globally connected network of engineers, scientists and innovators to deliver more sustainable change.
“I’ve worked in teams across continents. I’ve transitioned from transport to energy. And I’ve had the freedom to explore areas I’m passionate about, like renewables and 3D modeling. Not many places offer that kind of growth.”
