Senior Coastal Engineer/Modeller

AECOM•Burnaby, BC

6d•CA$130,000 - CA$180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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.

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