AECOM is actively seeking a
Senior Coastal Engineer / Modeller to join our Water Resources team in Burnaby, BC. This is a strategic growth role aimed at 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 North West.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 overtopping 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.
- The development of 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, particularly in coastal and estuarine environments.
- Work closely with business line leaders in British Columbia and the U.S Pacific North West 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.
QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:- 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.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:- 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 this position to visit 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.
Additional Information- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
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