Job Description

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.



As a Smart Cities Systems consultant within our infrastructure and planning sector, you will lead and work with a team of engineers, architects, master planners, and technology specialists. The role will focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions for smart city projects, in terms of strategy and planning as inputs to multi-disciplinary large scale master planning and infrastructure design projects. You will be responsible for overseeing the development of system architecture and system integrator requirements for smart city solutions.


You will support the strategy development, planning and design, and integration of infrastructure systems that leverage technology to improve urban sustainability, resilience, and livability.


You will have an understanding of the smart city system integrators in the region and their capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership : Lead the conceptualization, planning, and design of smart city projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements.
• Team Management: Manage a team of professionals, including engineers, architects, urban planners, and IT specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure project success and employee development.
• Client Engagement : Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, as a SMART City SME, building and maintaining strong relationships through regular communication, project updates, and responsive service delivery.
• Technical Expertise : Provide technical leadership and expertise in the design and implementation of smart city infrastructure, including transportation systems, utilities, buildings, and public spaces, integrating innovative technologies such as IoT, AI, and data analytics.
• Innovation and Research : Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in smart city design and infrastructure development, and incorporate innovative solutions into project designs to drive sustainable and resilient urban development.
• Quality Assurance : Ensure the quality and accuracy of project deliverables, conducting reviews, assessments, and audits to uphold design standards, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Collaboration and Coordination : Foster collaboration and coordination among internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to streamline project workflows, resolve issues, and optimize resource utilization.
• Risk Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and challenges, proactively addressing issues related to scope creep, schedule delays, budget overruns, and technical constraints.
• Performance Monitoring : Establish performance metrics and KPIs to track project progress, evaluate outcomes, and drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and methodologies.
• Business Development : Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities for new projects, preparing proposals, participating in client presentations, and promoting the firm's capabilities and expertise in smart city infrastructure design.



Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in systems design with atleast 5 years in City infrastructure related systems and their design.
• Project lead experience, with a focus on urban development, transportation, utilities, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects, preferably in the context of smart city initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of delivering innovative solutions to address urban challenges.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources to meet project objectives and client expectations.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices in smart city planning, design, and implementation.
• Passion for sustainability, resilience, and equitable urban development, with a commitment to creating inclusive and thriving communities through smart city solutions.
• Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of cities through transformative smart city infrastructure projects!

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering is necessary, with working experience in the civil infrastructure field, urban planning, architecture, or related field.
• A Master's degree would be preferred.



Additional Information About AECOM


AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity


You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.


You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.


AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.


Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.