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Graduate Fluvial Geomorphologist

Graduate Fluvial Geomorphologist

AECOMHamilton, Ontario, Canada
9 days ago
Job description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Graduate Fluvial Geomorphologist  for employment in Canada with experience in applied fluvial geomorphology.

AECOM is continuing to expand its Fluvial Geomorphology expertise in both environmental and engineering projects. The successful applicant for the Fluvial Geomorphologist position will be a motivated individual excited to contribute to the growth of the Fluvial Geomorphology practice area within AECOM across Canada.  The fluvial geomorphologist will work with AECOMs fluvial geomorphologists hydraulic engineers and ecologists to deliver various stream restoration projects including restoration of natural processes and habitat conditions erosion control and fish passage improvements and facilitate infrastructure improvements.

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

  • Utilize scientific principles theories practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
  • 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 to ensure compliance.
  • Support or lead 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.
  • Technical report writing.
  • Working collaboratively across offices and disciplines in Canada. Participate in meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelors Degree in relevant Scientific or Engineering disciplines (e.g. Geomorphology River Engineering Earth Science).
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • A Masters 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 detailoriented 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.
  • The ability to travel (sometimes remote areas) and efficiently undertake field work.
  • Additional Information :

  • Relocation is not available for this position.
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • About AECOM

    AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

    Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

    You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

    You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

    AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

    Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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