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AECOM Water Resources Engineer/EIT in Kitchener, Ontario
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Water Resources Engineer/EIT for a full-time position based in our Kitchener, ON office.
The appropriately qualified applicant will have an opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of interesting projects. They will be involved with but not be limited to: stormwater and watershed modelling, environmental assessments, hydrology, hydraulics, stream rehabilitation / natural channel design, in-field assessments and monitoring. Skills you will likely use or develop in this job include hydraulic and hydrologic modelling, water quality and quantity monitoring, data analysis, drainage design and report / proposal writing all in a friendly, fast-paced consulting engineering work environment at AECOM. This role offers the right candidate the potential for a fast upwards career progression within AECOM.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Build analytic and design skills.
Conduct and coordinate field investigations including culvert inspections, collection of water and soil samples
Use computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems, including Visual OTTHYMO, EPA / PCSWMM and HEC-RAS.
Complete catchment hydrologic calculations to estimate production of design storm runoff, peak flows and related parameters.
Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic assessments to facilitate engineering design of culverts, bridges, channels, hydraulic structures and stormwater management facilities under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
Create designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
Collect and analyze data under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
Perform work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, field scientists, drafting specialists, geospatial analysts and others to deliver large, complex assignments on behalf of a range of important clients.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Resources or Environmental Engineering with emphasis on water resources (hydrology, open channel hydraulics, drainage and stormwater management) + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Registered as EIT
Preferred Qualifications:
P.Eng in Ontario
Strong spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software skills
Working knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as EPA SWMM/PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, Visual OTTHYMO, GIS, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including technical report writing
Desire to work as part of an integrated team to support the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects throughout the province
Additional Information
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $61,000.00 - $85,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s 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 private-sector 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 you’re 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10110154
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid