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:<ul><li>Lead and deliver complex coastal engineering and sediment transport modelling projects using tools such as MIKE, Delft3D, XBEACH, SWAN, and others</li><li>Provide strategic input and peer review across shoreline management plans, wave overtopping assessments, and coastal structure designs (revetments, breakwaters, living shorelines, etc.).</li><li>Mentor junior and intermediate staff in coastal process modelling, design principles, and project delivery methodologies.</li><li>Perform geomorphological assessments and contribute to sediment dynamics studies in riverine, estuarine, and marine environments.</li><li>The development of design packages for coastal restoration and protection projects, including detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.</li><li>Contribute to the design and assessment of flood protection infrastructure such as dikes/levees, particularly in coastal and estuarine environments.</li><li>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.</li><li>Contribute to Environmental Assessments, permitting documentation, and multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects across North America.</li><li>Collaborate with national and global technical experts to advance coastal resilience strategies and innovative adaptation solutions.</li></ul>

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Senior Coastal Engineer/Modeller

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