Company Description
At AECOM, were delivering a better world.
Whether its improving the commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, we believe infrastructure has the power to uplift communities and improve peoples lives. Bringing together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions, we partner with our clients to turn their ambitions into action, changing the world for the better.
Were proud to be recognized for our leadership, including our No. 1 ranking by Fortune as the Worlds Most Admired Company in our industry for two years in a row. Join us and youll become a part of a global team of nearly 50, 000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, program and construction managers and other professionals, working on projects that create positive and tangible impacts around the world.
About Enterprise Capabilities
Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOMs primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.
Job Description
The Associate Environmental Scientist will assist and provide support to Environmental & Social Studies for various AECOM projects across a global team, as well as supporting the African engineering teams. In addition, will act as liaison and advisor on environmental, social and related issues for projects in the following sectors:
- Linear infrastructure.
- Mining.
- Energy.
- Bulk Services.
- Waste Management.
Responsibilities:
- Support the global business in the compilation and review of environmental permitting and planning applications.
- Supports the Associate Director/ Director/Practice Lead in implementing the overall discipline strategic goals.
- Assist in the compilation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments in compliance with international standards and guidelines (e.g., IFC Performance Standards / World Bank Guidelines / Lender requirements).
- Provides specialised input to studies and assessments within their specific area of expertise.
- Develops study and assessment procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by others.
- Actively participate in and influence engineering design on large infrastructure development projects.
- Provide technical environmental expertise for screening and feasibility studies.
- Provision of environmental advisory services to clients and design teams.
- Conduct field investigations to quantify, analyse, evaluate and verify environmental data and aspects.
- Assist in preparation and evaluation of analytical data.
- Project manage medium to large sized projects including budget control, task development, and client and stakeholder liaison.
- Work effectively within the global AECOM team.
- Effectively illustrate the ability to balance and meet multiple deadlines.
- Working effectively within a remote/virtual environment.
- At least a BSc (Hons) Degree in Environmental Management or suitable equivalent.
- Registration with SACNASP or EAPASA or equivalent is required.
- Third party sustainability certification accreditation would be advantageous.
- Must be proficient in MS Office application software.
- Affective communicator within a culturally diverse team.
- The ability to manage client relationships within the AECOM global team and externally.
- Comfortable with working in teams in different time zones.
- Responsive and proactive to changing project scope within large complex development projects.
- 15 - 20 years experience within the environmental consulting or environmental management field.
- Experience in international and local projects.
- Excellent knowledge of Environmental Permitting practices and approaches.
- Excellent knowledge of Environmental International Standards and Guidelines.
- Proven experience in conducting ISO 14001 EMS Compliance Reviews.
- Proven experience in Environmental monitoring in the water, marine and air quality environment.
- Proven experience in conducting Environmental Projects in compliance with International Standards and Guidelines (e.g., IFC Performance Standards / World Bank Guidelines / Lender requirements) will be an advantage.
- Proven experience in conducting Environmental Due Diligence Assessments will be an advantage.
With a team of over 2000 technical professionals located across seven countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.
In fiscal year 2022, EC teams delivered more than 2 million hours to support the delivery of AECOM projects around the world.
We are Enterprise Capabilities, your partners in delivery.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and theres never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and youll 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.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.
Join us and lets get started.
ReqID: J10085790
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: Hybrid
