Environmental Engineer

AECOM; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 118,450 - 153,288; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

Flexible work options

Paid time off and leaves of absence

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Intermediate Civil/Environmental Engineer for its Western Canada Environment team. The position can be based in Edmonton, AB, with hybrid work options available.

Key responsibilities include developing engineering solutions, preparing technical documentation, and overseeing project teams. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

The compensation range is $85,000 to $110,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related project management experience.
• 6+ years of experience in civil, municipal, environmental, or geotechnical projects preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Alberta preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions for civil grading and site remediation.
• Work with design teams using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare documentation and regulatory submittal documents.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Civil engineering design

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

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 professional, with a strong technical background that is up for the challenge of working on these fascinating projects.

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

• Develop technical solutions to complete civil grading, site remediation, and solid waste management designs.
• Work with design teams to develop designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Supervise and direct modeling, review and take professional responsibility for civil grading designs.
• Prepare documentation for design projects: technical letters, memorandums, reports, drawings, and detailed design packages.
• Prepare project specifications, contract documents, construction packages, and construction cost estimates.
• Prepare regulatory submittal documents for development.
• Use systems and reporting as it relates to control of scope, scheduling, and cost.
• Write proposals, scope work, and project plans.
• Work in a team setting to meet timelines and quality management requirements.
• Exhibit personal safety leadership in the oversight and execution of all work.
• Manage and deliver on scope and schedule, including cross‑business line staff coordination.
• Collaborate 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 within Canada.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite; excellent knowledge of Excel and Word.

Additional Experience (preferred)

• 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 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 to support work opportunities.
• Regularly communicate with regulators, clients, and other AECOM technical staff/project managers.

Field Expertise (preferred)

• 10+ years of technical experience in 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.
• Experience 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.
• High level of initiative and enthusiasm for getting things done.

Compensation & Benefits

The 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 a year.

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All 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.