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Job DescriptionAECOM is seeking a
Sustainability Consultant in our
Chicago, Illinois office. The selected candidate will join AECOM's EHS + Air practice within the Environment Business Line to support our clients with their ESG, climate strategy, and sustainability needs.
This position is expected to begin in May/June 2025.
The successful candidate will support the AECOM's climate and sustainability practice in areas including, but not limited to sustainability planning and program development, ESG and climate strategy development, ESG advisory, climate resilience and adaptation, and stakeholder engagement.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and be responsible for the following:
- Support project teams, network with colleagues, and support development of external project opportunities.
- Compile environmental, social, and economic data, organizing information in spreadsheets, software, and other means.
- Develop performance indicators and metrics to measure progress against client goals.
- Research climate change mitigation and sustainability topics, including industry, market, and regulatory drivers, as well as stakeholder concerns and incorporate findings into projects and client briefings.
- Exhibit a depth of understanding of local, regional, and national policies and guidance related to climate science and climate change planning.
- Act as a specialist in the climate change arena, including having a solid understanding of the current state of the science including a working knowledge of the latest The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports.
- Support organizations in establishing environmental, social, governance (ESG), sustainability, or carbon neutrality strategies including reporting and disclosures using industry recognized standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS, CDP, SBTi, etc.).
- Work within the practice and other AECOM discipline groups (e.g., information systems, engineering, planning) to incorporate findings and ensure sustainability is adequately integrated into project delivery.
The successful candidate will also have:
- Demonstrated experience working directly with clients and supporting ESG business development efforts.
- Ability to write concise, clear, and effective narratives in reporting, in presentations, and communicate effectively to a wide-variety of audiences, including technical and executive-level.
- Direct experience in a consulting environment, including client-relationship management.
QualificationsMinimum Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or relevant field (e.g., resource economics, architecture, engineering, public policy).
Preferred Qualifications:- Relevant professional experience in climate change / sustainability planning or management, environmental management or auditing, or climate policy and regulation.
- Technical experience on ESG, climate strategy, or other sustainability projects or can show verified experience supporting relevant programs.
- Experience with at least one reporting and disclosure guidelines or standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, TNFD, GRESB, CDP, SBTi, industry recognized standards not listed can be considered).
- Will be adaptable and flexible, showing a willingness and ability to take on new tasks or areas.
- Exhibits client awareness and focus and be expected to grow that skill at AECOM.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable meeting with clients, colleagues, and sub-contractors alike.
- Willingness and ability to learn and rapidly master new tasks.
- Strong research and report writing (including web-based research).
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Strong quality and time management.
- Self-starter, develops and delivers work under own initiative.
- Solid attention to detail and thorough approach to work.
- Proficient with basic computer programs; Microsoft Suite Programs.
Additional Information- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
- This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Chicago, Illinois. The selected candidate must be available to work in Chicago, Illinois on a scheduled basis.
About AECOMAECOM 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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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.