National Practice Lead for Dikes
Aecom
Lead and grow AECOM's dike practice, delivering flood protection projects in Canada.
1 months ago ago
C$125,000 - C$195,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Mississauga, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
business development
technical leadership
project management
design delivery
practice growth
client engagement
- Actively pursues opportunities with existing and new clients. Manages and grows the dike practice across Canada.
- Support business development and strategic growth by nurturing client relationships, identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and participating in pursuits with municipal, provincial, Indigenous, and federal clients.
- Mentor junior and intermediate staff and contribute to a positive, high-performance team culture.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight in civil and geotechnical aspects of levee and surface water protection projects, including integration with hydrotechnical, environmental, and Indigenous engagement teams.
- Establishes communication channels with existing and new clients through project work and business development activities.
- Manage and deliver multi-disciplinary projects, from feasibility and conceptual design through detailed design, tendering, and construction oversight.
- Plays a key role in leading pursuits in the diking and heavy civil market area. Collaborates with other professionals from the department, other departments, and prospective subcontractors to develop the pursuit strategies and write proposals.
- Act as technical lead and/or project manager for major projects involving flood risk mitigation, stormwater conveyance, pump stations, dike rehabilitation, and watershed-scale infrastructure planning.
- Leads and grows AECOM’s dike infrastructure practice in Canada, with a focus on flood protection systems, riverbank stabilization, dikes, stormwater and conveyance works, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
- Work closely with regional and national leaders to grow the dike and climate adaptation portfolio.
- Development of joint ventures and partnerships with our peers and sub-contractors.
What you bring
civil engineering
flood protection
canadian codes
p.eng.
project management
mentoring
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field, and 8+ years of related experience in levees, flood protection, or related heavy civil infrastructure design and delivery.
- 15+ years of engineering experience with a focus on flood protection, levees, dikes, or stormwater infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian codes and standards (e.g., CSA, TAC, Canadian Dam Association guidelines), as well as provincial permitting and regulatory processes.
- Demonstrated experience with public sector clients (municipal/provincial/federal), Indigenous communities, and regulatory authorities.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with registration in a Canadian province or territory (or eligibility to register within 6 months).
- 5+ years managing other engineers and/or mentoring junior staff.
- Experience with project management and multi-disciplinary coordination on infrastructure projects exceeding $10m construction value.
- Track record of successful proposal development and pursuit leadership.
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Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
- Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
- Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
- Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
- Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
- Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
- Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
- Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
- Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
- Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
- Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
- Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
- Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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