Senior Coastal Engineer​/Modeller

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer / Modeller to join our Water Resources team in Burnaby, BC. This strategic growth role focuses on supporting and mentoring a team of junior to mid‑level coastal engineers while expanding our coastal modelling, geomorphology, sediment transport, and coastal design capabilities across Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

The successful candidate will play a critical leadership role—advancing technical delivery, supporting business development, and guiding interdisciplinary teams working on shoreline protection, restoration, flood risk management, and infrastructure resilience.

• Lead and deliver complex coastal engineering and sediment transport modelling projects using tools such as MIKE, Delft3D, XBEACH, SWAN, and others.
• Provide strategic input and peer review across shoreline management plans, wave over topping assessments, and coastal structure designs (revetments, breakwaters, living shorelines, etc.).
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff in coastal process modelling, design principles, and project delivery methodologies.
• Perform geomorphological assessments and contribute to sediment dynamics studies in riverine, estuarine, and marine environments.
• Develop design packages for coastal restoration and protection projects, including detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Contribute to the design and assessment of flood protection infrastructure such as dikes/levees, especially in coastal and estuarine environments.
• Work closely with business line leaders in British Columbia and the U.S. Pacific Northwest to support client relationship management and new project opportunities.
• Contribute to Environmental Assessments, permitting documentation, and multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects across North America.
• Collaborate with national and global technical experts to advance coastal resilience strategies and innovative adaptation solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• P.Eng. in British Columbia required; P.E. in Washington or another U.S. state is a strong asset.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in coastal engineering and numerical modelling, with a demonstrated ability to lead project teams and interface with clients.

• Master’s degree in Coastal Engineering or related field.
• 20+ years of coastal engineering and modelling experience.
• Prior experience in coastal project design and construction support, including permitting and regulatory processes.
• Strong background in sediment transport, coastal geomorphology, or related disciplines.
• Proficient in coastal modelling software such as DHI MIKE, Delft3D, SWAN, or XBEACH.
• Coding experience in Matlab, Python, or related programming language.
• Familiarity with processing and analyzing large oceanographic and climatological data sets.
• Demonstrated success in business development and proposal leadership.
• Skilled in report writing, technical communication, and presenting to clients and stakeholders.
• Some occasional travel required for project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• Interest in long‑term mentorship and developing regional coastal capabilities across teams in Canada and the U.S.

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

Compensation: CAD 130,000 – CAD 180,000 per year.

Burnaby, BC (Primary

Location:

CA - Burnaby, BC – 3292 Production W)

All applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. Your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.