Fluvial Geomorphology Expert

Job Title: Fluvial Geomorphology Expert

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Fluvial Geomorphology Expert to join our team in Canada. The successful candidate will have experience in applied fluvial geomorphology and will work with our team of fluvial geomorphologists, hydraulic engineers, and ecologists to deliver various stream restoration projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop solutions for technical problems using scientific principles and existing technologies.
• Collect and enter data, and apply technical principles and theories.
• Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, provincial, and federal regulations.
• 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.
• Write technical reports.
• Work collaboratively across offices and disciplines in Canada, participating in meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., Geomorphology, River Engineering, Earth Science).

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's level degree specializing in fluvial geomorphology would be an asset.
• 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong detail-oriented work style.
• Ability to manage personal project workload and meet deadlines.
• Eligibility for membership (P.Geo. and/or P.Eng.).
• 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.
• Experience in environmental data collection, identification, investigation, data entry, and assessments.
• Development of stream restoration and enhancement recommendations.
• Ability to travel (sometimes remote areas) and efficiently undertake field work.