AECOM is seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical / Permafrost Engineer to support geotechnical and permafrost engineering projects across Western and Northern Canada. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering services for transportation, water, mining, energy, infrastructure, and northern development projects.
This role will involve planning and executing geotechnical investigations, permafrost characterization and assessment, foundation engineering, earthworks design, and construction support services. The successful candidate will contribute to both field and office activities and will have opportunities to work on complex projects in Arctic and sub-Arctic environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute geotechnical and permafrost site investigations.
- Analyze geotechnical and permafrost field and laboratory data.
- Prepare geotechnical interpretive reports, engineering analyses, and design recommendations.
- Conduct thermal and geotechnical assessments for infrastructure in cold regions.
- Evaluate geohazards associated with permafrost degradation, thaw settlement, frost heave, slope instability, and climate change impacts.
- Develop foundation, embankment, road, airfield, and earth structure recommendations for northern infrastructure projects.
- Support the design of mitigation measures for permafrost-related risks.
- Coordinate and oversee drilling, instrumentation installation, and field testing programs.
- Perform site inspections and provide construction monitoring and quality assurance services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, environmental, hydrotechnical, transportation, and structural engineers.
- Assist with proposal preparation, project planning, budgeting, and client communication.
- Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance as required.
- Travel periodically to remote and northern project locations.