High Performance Innovation Specialist - AECOM

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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.

AECOM is actively seeking a talented and highly motivated High Performance Innovation Specialist to join our team.

Our multi-disciplined team innovates on digital tool development deployed to deliver High Performance projects as well on decarbonization strategies for sustainable buildings and communities with projects ranging from the design of net zero carbon buildings to the sustainable planning of major global eco-cities.

This position is a temporary, project-based role anticipated to last 3 months. 

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in digital tool development to deliver High Performance and Net Zero projects.
• Preparing and presenting results and professional recommendations, in report or graphical format, to clients and teams.
• Working or leading others in a multi-disciplinary team to undertake analysis and produce reports for deadlines.
• Developing and communicating ideas clearly and concisely at various stages of the project.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or in another related field + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Building Sciences, Architecture, Computer Science or in another related field. 
• Knowledge and experience in working with parametric design workflows (e.g. Dynamo, Grasshopper, etc.).
• Understanding of high performance and zero carbon building principles and technologies and definitions of carbon boundaries.
• Experience in building performance analysis tools such as Ladybug Tools, Diva, WUFI etc.
• Experience in graphics software such as InDesign, Illustrator etc.
• Experience in building design 3D software such as Revit, Rhino, etc.
• Knowledge of a programming language (python, R, C++, etc.).
• Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate problems clearly and simply to clients, engineers, and architects.
• Excellent written, graphical, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and research skills.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, and in particular, Excel for data analytics.

• Sponsorship is available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.