Environmental Engineer

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an Intermediate Civil/Environmental Engineer to join our growing Western Canada Environment team. The right candidate can work locally from our Edmonton AB office and AECOM can provide hybrid work options to give the flexibility you need to do your best work. This is a regular, full-time position.

We have a significant backlog of major northern mine remediation, solid waste management, remediation and civil design projects in need of great team members. The role encompasses a blend of project management, technical project oversight, client liaison and staff mentoring, adapted to fit your experience and career aspirations. Our preferred candidate has a can‑do attitude, is enthusiastic, team‑oriented, with a strong technical background that is up for the challenge of working on these fascinating projects.

So why join us? At AECOM you can join our local, and global, world‑class team of civil and environmental professionals where you’ll get to work on various multi‑disciplinary and high‑profile projects across the country. The role will focus on supporting ongoing northern remediation, solid waste management, geotechnical, and other civil and environmental projects across Western Canada but will also interface with other projects within AECOM’s Environment business.

Responsibilities

Below are example responsibilities you can expect when working within the AECOM team to deliver all phases of projects.

Engineering Design

• Developing technical solutions to complete civil grading, site remediation, and solid waste management designs.
• Working with our design teams to develop designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Applicant should have experience with supervising and directing modelling as well as reviewing and taking professional responsibility for civil grading designs.
• Preparing documentation for design projects: technical letters, memorandums, reports, drawings, and detailed design packages.
• Preparation of project specifications, contract documents, construction packages, and construction cost estimates.
• Preparation of regulatory submittal documents for development.

Project Management

• Use of systems and reporting as it relates to control of scope, scheduling, and cost.
• Proposal writing, job scoping, project plans.
• Working in a team setting to meet timelines and quality management requirements.
• Exhibiting personal safety leadership in the oversight and execution of all work.
• Manage and deliver on scope and schedule including cross‑business line staff coordination.

Supervisory duties

• Collaborating with junior and intermediate staff on client, co‑worker, sub‑contractor and sub‑consultant communication and management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 4+ years of related project management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience within civil, municipal, environmental, or geotechnical projects.
• Proficient technical writing experience for detailed design reports and regulatory document submissions.
• Registered Professional Engineer with APEGA and/or NAPEG.
• Valid driver's license.
• Travel will likely be required in this position within Canada.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite; excellent knowledge of Excel and Word.

Below are examples of experience that would be an asset when working in this position

• P.Eng. registered with multiple provincial or territorial jurisdictions.
• 8+ years of experience with project management, including:
• Development and management of client‑facing relationships.
• Providing leadership and project manager expertise in support of ongoing remediation and waste management projects, including the review of work scopes and client deliverables.
• Accountability for project performance and compliance with project delivery expectations; demonstrating creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual project delivery and technical problems.
• Development of strategic proposals and budgets in support of work opportunities.
• Regularly communicate with regulators, clients, and other AECOM technical staff/project managers.

10+ years of technical experience within any following fields:

• Civil engineering design, preferably in earthworks and grading.
• Solid waste management including new cell design and cell closure.
• Mine closure and remediation.
• Remedial option assessment, implementation, system operation and maintenance.
• Geotechnical and/or geological engineering, geochemistry, or mining.
• Working within a variety of regulatory frameworks.
• Construction oversight, QAQC, contract administration.
• Coordination of designs with drafting teams and/or personal proficiency with AutoCAD.

Personal Attributes

• Highly developed written communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills; conduct yourself with integrity, work within multi‑disciplined teams, deal with complex issues, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Have a high level of initiative and enthusiasm for getting things done.

Additional Information

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

Job Information

ReqID: J10153316

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: CAD 85,000 - CAD 110,000 - yearly