Senior Environmental Professional - 6 years minimum experience

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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.

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Environmental Professional to join our team to support a variety of complex environmental projects that are managed within a programmatic delivery model. Work will involve managing projects within a key strategic industrial program.  The Senior Environmental Professional can be based in the greater Philadelphia or Pittsburgh are and also Deleware, Maryland or New Jersey areas of the United States.

Key responsibilities of the position include assisting with:

• Leading and managing long-term, large projects that have high risk reward, are of high strategic value, and/or have a high level of complexity.

• Providing project level technical leadership and strategic direction.

• Championing ethical and safe working practices.

• Driving innovation in project management approaches and methodologies to achieve marketplace differentiation.

• Working with the Program Manager and Senior Practice Leaders to enhance business growth.

• Identifying risk and pro-actively takes actions to positively impact project outcomes.

• Contributing to project team development strategy, including identification of talent gaps and resourcing plans.

• Accountable for overall project financial success and delivery​​​​​​​

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering and 6 years of experience and education; or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Must be a US Citizen

• Must be able to pass client background and Drug exams. 

• This position may be subject to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record Screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

• Strong technical capability across all phases environmental of work.

• Has significant experience with programmatic delivery.

• Able to demonstrate a high level of expertise in applicable technical areas and is frequently called on by clients and peers to position or deliver complex programs.

• Has a detailed understanding of the competencies needed for success on complex projects and can critically evaluate and apply the competencies, as required.

• Able to develop strong relationships and manage all client stakeholders (internal and external).

• Demonstrates exemplary leadership attributes that provide role modelling for others.

• Able to build consensus to change project strategy in challenging situations.

• Demonstrated ability to set long term goals and strategies and establish effective management of internal and external interfaces and interdependencies.

• Has built diverse and inclusive teams to enable collective success through trust, psychological safety, autonomy, accountability, and alignment.

• Possesses a minimum of 10 years professional experience.

• Professional Licensure.

• Travel is required for this position.

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.