Water Technology Specialist

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AECOM is seeking a Water Technology Specialist to enhance our cross-sector Water and Environment offerings. This position will serve as a technical liaison bridging AECOM’s Water, Environment, and Advisory Business lines to drive innovation in emerging contaminant treatment, sustainable chemistry, and next-generation water treatment technologies, while fostering partnerships with government agencies, and academia. By leveraging emerging contaminants expertise, advanced treatment technology knowledge and a vision for unique services, the successful candidate will drive advances and expand our advisory business offerings. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in emerging treatment technology concept-proofing for known and emerging contaminants such as PFAS, and an ability to develop advances collaboratively with our bench of experienced specialty engineers and scientists.  Strong communication skills are critical for this role.

This role supports growth and drives technical delivery in key projects/programs, with an emphasis on supporting AECOM’s global strategic initiatives (PFAS and other emerging contaminants, water resiliency, and energy).

This a hybrid role with in-office requirements that is available anywhere in the United States near an AECOM office.

As a technology specialist poised to enhance a holistic water and environment offering, the successful candidate will:

• Immediately provide technical support and advance tailored solutions to our most valued clients in high-growth industries
• Drive expansion into emerging sectors that are managing shifting regulations, challenging compliance requirements, and technology uncertainty
• Assist in enhancing our global offerings of enterprise solutions for clients facing a shifting global regulatory and geopolitical landscape
• Spearhead external research and obtain funding from State, private, or Federal entities such as SERDP/ESTCP, WRF, and USEPA.
• Develop innovative testing to solve complex challenges related to emerging contaminants, leveraging AECOM’s Clean Tech Hub which partners with clients to enhance technology performance
• Offer innovative technical solutions to water, wastewater (industrial and municipal), and environment remediation problems

Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Consult across AECOM’s Business Line (BL) Growth Teams and BL leadership to specify growth objectives and develop detailed tactical action plans — focused on both deepening and expanding current relationships with existing clients, as well as with new clients
• Coordinate with the existing technical leaders in emerging contaminants across all business lines to drive growth in AECOM’s services offerings to include enterprise-wide solutions for industrial wastewater management and treatment
• Capitalize on expertise and existing professional network to maintain and establish new key account relationships and ensure they are managed for growth under AECOM’s client account management (CAM) program
• Identify and expand opportunities with existing AECOM clients - focusing on working with AECOM CAMs and identifying new opportunities addressing the nexus of environment, water, and energy. 
• Build, maintain, and facilitate trusting relationships with key contacts in leadership across client organizations and support AECOM’s CAMs and team members in bringing innovation to AECOM offerings
• Collaborate with AECOM’s strongest practitioners to create solutions that showcase AECOM’s unique problem-solving experience and expertise.
• Promote internal talent development through identifying, recruiting, and mentoring next generation innovators
• Represent AECOM at select national conferences, identify opportunities for technical talent to present at conferences as a means of promoting technical dialogues with clients and colleagues

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in civil, environmental, chemistry or related degree and 6 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Publication and grant-funded track record of success in water, water treatment, emerging contaminants
• Demonstrated expertise modeling and analyzing technology performance and limiting conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or PhD in civil, environmental, chemistry or related degree
• Professionally licensed Environmental Engineer or Geologist
• 10+ years of experience related to consulting and solution design for complex or emerging concerns
• Demonstrated visibility within client community as a technical resource for emerging contaminant measurement, treatment, and technology development
• Pre-design and design experience for private industrial and municipal treatment programs
• Excellent communication skills

This position does not offer sponsorship

This position does not offer relocation assistance

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits 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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. 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. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. 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 opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.