Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist

Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist for employment in Canada. This is a new position as part of our ongoing expansion of fluvial geomorphology expertise in environmental and engineering projects. The successful applicant will be a motivated individual excited to contribute to the growth of AECOM’s fluvial geomorphology practice area across Canada. The fluvial geomorphologist will work with AECOM’s team of geomorphologists, hydraulic engineers, and ecologists to deliver a variety of stream restoration projects, including restoring natural processes and habitat conditions, erosion control and fish passage improvements, assisting with hazard identification, and facilitating infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Utilizing scientific principles, theories, practices, and technologies to develop solutions for technical problems of limited scope

Collecting and entering data, applying technical principles and theories

Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, and comparing findings to relevant studies and local, provincial, and federal regulations to ensure compliance

Leading ‘Natural Channel Design’ and stream restoration projects, completing assessments on existing and proposed conditions to provide enhancement recommendations and design input

Conducting detailed field investigations and assessments, including sediment transport and scour analysis

Analyzing and interpreting geomorphic and hydraulic data

Writing and reviewing technical reports

Collaborating across offices and disciplines in Canada, and participating in meetings with clients and stakeholders

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., geomorphology, river engineering, earth science)

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

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree specializing in fluvial geomorphology is an asset

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.)

Additional Information
To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $75,000 to $105,000.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

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