AECOM is looking for a Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist to drive the growth of our fluvial geomorphology practice area across Canada. You will join a global team of over 50,000 professionals, working closely with geomorphologists, hydraulic engineers, and ecologists to deliver impactful stream restoration projects.
What You'll Do
- Utilize scientific principles and theories to develop solutions for defined technical problems.
- Collect, enter, interpret, and record data, ensuring compliance with relevant studies and local, provincial, and federal regulations.
- Lead Natural Channel Design and stream restoration projects, completing assessments on existing and proposed conditions.
- Conduct detailed field investigations and assessments, including sediment transport and scour analysis.
- Analyze and interpret geomorphic and hydraulic data.
- Write and review technical reports.
- Collaborate across offices and disciplines in Canada, and participate in meetings with clients and stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., geomorphology, river engineering, earth science).
- A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.
- Familiarity with GIS and CAD software.
- Knowledge of fluvial form, processes, and functions, including their dependence on local physiography and influence on ecological habitats.
- Experience with river and stream channel hydraulics and channel stability analysis.
- Experience in environmental data collection, identification, investigation, data entry, and assessments.
- Experience developing stream restoration and enhancement recommendations.
- Ability to travel, including to remote areas, and efficiently conduct fieldwork.
Nice to Have
- A Master’s degree specializing in fluvial geomorphology.
- 10+ years of relevant work experience.
- Familiarity with Natural Channel Design approaches, from concept development through detailed design, construction implementation, and monitoring.
- Experience using GIS and hydraulic modeling applications for study design and data analysis.
- Geohazard mapping and slope stability analysis experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with proposal writing and/or project management.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage personal project workload and meet deadlines.
- Eligibility for professional registration (P.Geo. and/or P.Eng.).
Technical Stack
- GIS
- CAD
- Hydraulic modeling applications
Team & Environment
You will be part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals, working directly with AECOM’s team of geomorphologists, hydraulic engineers, and ecologists. We offer award-winning training and development programs designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: CAD 75,000 - CAD 105,000 yearly.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absences.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
Work Mode
This role is remote, with a designated location in CA - Kitchener, ON - 50 Sportsworld.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.
