Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist

Job Overview

Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist – Canada

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  CA - Kitchener, ON - 50 Sports world
• Compensation: CAD 75,000 - CAD 105,000 per year

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist with experience in applied fluvial geomorphology.

The successful applicant will work with AECOM’s fluvial geomorphologists, hydraulic engineers, and ecologists to deliver stream restoration projects, restoring natural processes, erosion control, fish passage, hazard identification, and infrastructure improvements.

• Utilize scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Collect and enter data, applying technical principles and theories.
• Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, provincial, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Lead Natural Channel Design and stream restoration projects; complete assessments on existing and proposed conditions to provide enhancement recommendations and design input.
• Conduct detailed field investigations and assessments, including sediment transport and scour analysis.
• Analyze and interpret geomorphic and hydraulic data.
• Write technical reports and review technical reports.
• Work collaboratively across offices and disciplines in Canada, and participate in meetings with clients and stakeholders.

• 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, 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, investigation, data entry, and assessments.
• Experience developing stream restoration and enhancement recommendations.
• Ability to travel, including to remote areas, and efficiently conduct fieldwork.

• 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.).

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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.