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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.

If you’re passionate about environmental problem-solving, protecting the places where we live and work, and collaborating with people who share that passion, this could be an opportunity to make your mark.

Senior Technical Lead – Remediation Site Assessment and Remediation team in Halifax, NS . This is an opportunity to help shape and grow our local presence with the backing of a large global organization—bringing together strong local relationships, diverse technical expertise, and global resources to tackle some of the region’s most interesting environmental challenges.

You’ll have the opportunity to provide technical leadership on meaningful projects across the energy and energy transition, mining, industrial, municipal, provincial, and federal sectors, while mentoring the next generation of environmental professionals and helping restore and protect the communities where we live and work. It’s a chance to apply your expertise to complex challenges, build lasting relationships,



and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of environmental consulting in Atlantic Canada.

Provides leadership and sets clear technical direction in combination with clear communication and strategic thinking across environmental assessments and remediation projects.

Serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring strong relationships and high client satisfaction.

Oversee project technical performance, helping the project team deliver successful outcomes while guiding technical decisions and developing team members.

Communicate regularly with regulators, clients, and internal technical teams.

Communicates risks, challenges, and recommendations clearly.

Provide senior review on technical reports and regulatory submittals.

Lead by example and mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Exhibit personal safety leadership in all aspects of project execution.

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental remediation and/or reclamation projects.

Proven experience providing technical oversight on contaminated site projects.

Strong understanding of CCME and Atlantic RBCA environmental regulations and guidelines.

Experience with regulatory applications and documentation in Nova Scotia.

Willingness to adopt and learn digital tools, including AI-based solutions.

To support this commitment,



all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM advantages may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D;, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, 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.

As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.

With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of prospect.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role.

📌 Senior Technical Lead - Remediation (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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📍 Halifax Regional Municipality