Geotechnical / Permafrost Engineer

Geotechnical / Permafrost Engineer Full-time State/Province: Northwest Territories Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Canada ULC Business Line: Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: CA - Yellowknife, NT - 4916 47 St Compensation: CAD 110000 - CAD 150000 - yearly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

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.

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.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering. Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligible for registration within a reasonable timeframe. 6 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience. Experience conducting and interpreting geotechnical investigations. Strong technical writing and communication skills. Experience working with drilling contractors and managing field programs. Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Master's degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering and/or Cold Regions Engineering. Experience with permafrost investigations and cold regions engineering. Familiarity with northern infrastructure projects in