Company Description

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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.

Job Description

AECOM has a position available for a Climate Geospatial Analyst to work in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach or Miami, Florida. This role will lead GIS-based climate vulnerability and risk assessments and support adaptation planning projects for local, state, and federal clients in Florida. This an excellent opportunity for those with a passion and a career path for promoting climate change preparedness across disciplines (flood protection, stormwater, wastewater, transportation, environment, and urban planning). This is a hybrid-work model that may require 2-3 days per week in the office.

The responsibilities of this role include, but may not be limited to, the following:

Works under general directionPrograms and applies a broad range of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database, and spreadsheet software for GIS design, mapping and analysisIndependently contributes to the design of databases or development of geodatabases and systems, as well as compiles and analyzes GIS dataMay evaluate commercial GIS applications, as well as design and develop GIS applications for internal use and for client deliverablesIndependently performs most assignments with instruction as to the general results expectedReceives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

BA/BS degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationDemonstrated experience using commercial software such as ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, or AutoCADExperience preparing technical reports and memos and presenting to the public and to decision makersProven knowledge of Florida geography, climate and grants programPrevious experience to include programming skills with proficiency in PythonRelevant experience must include 5 years of experience in Coastal Science, Geographic Information Science, Climate Adaptation, or a related fieldDue to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Geographic Information Science, Geosciences, Marine Science, or a related field is desiredMasters degree in Coastal Science, Geosciences, Geographic Information Science, or related fieldExperience including at least 2 years in a consulting role is preferredExperience in the management of multi-disciplinary teamsExperience with producing and deploying interactive web maps (e.g., ESRI Story Map) desiredDemonstrated experience with geographic information systems related to coastal or stormwater climate resilience projectsPower Bi would be a plus. Past consulting experience would be a plus. Machine learning experience with classifications. Remote sensing image analysis. 

Additional InformationRelocation assistance is available for this role. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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, 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.