Fluvial Geomorphologist

2 months ago


Barrie, Ontario, Canada AECOM Full time
About the Role

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Fluvial Geomorphologist to join our team in Canada. As a key member of our environmental team, you will be responsible for delivering various stream restoration projects, including restoration of natural processes and habitat conditions, erosion control and fish passage improvements, and facilitating infrastructure improvements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop solutions for technical problems using scientific principles, theories, and existing technologies.
  • Collect and enter data, and apply technical principles and theories to analyze and interpret findings.
  • Support or lead 'Natural Channel Design' and stream restoration projects, completing 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.
  • Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients and stakeholders.
  • Work collaboratively across offices and disciplines in Canada, participating in meetings with clients and stakeholders.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., geomorphology, river engineering, earth science).
  • 4+ years of experience in environmental data collection, identification, investigation, data entry, and assessments.
  • Familiarity with GIS software and CAD software.
  • Knowledge of fluvial form, processes, and functions, including their dependence on local physiography and their influence on ecological habitats.
  • Experience with river and stream channel hydraulics and channel stability analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A Master's level degree specializing in fluvial geomorphology would be an asset.
  • 6 years of experience in environmental consulting and project management.
  • Familiarity with Natural Channel Design approaches, from concept development through to detailed design, construction implementation and monitoring.
  • Use of GIS and hydraulic model applications in study design and data analysis experience preferred.
  • Geohazard mapping and slope stability analysis.
  • Minimum of 5 years of working experience in a similar role.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with proposal writing and/or project management.
  • Strong detail-oriented work style.
  • Ability to manage personal project workload and meet deadlines.
  • Eligibility for membership (P.Geo. and/or P.Eng.).
About AECOM

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