Climate Adaptation Specialist

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM has a position available for a Climate Adaptation Specialist in Raleigh, NC or Tampa, FL . This role will lead coastal science, engineering, and adaptation projects for local, state, and federal clients in Florida. Climate Resilience Environmental Supervisor will also support business development and team growth. This candidate should have a passion for promoting climate change preparedness across disciplines (flood protection, stormwater, wastewater, transportation, environment, and urban planning). This position is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days/week in the office .

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

• Work with a team of engineers, scientists, GIS specialists, and sustainability planners in support of climate change adaptation and resilience assessments in coastal and estuarine environments
• Conduct climate change studies and climate resiliency studies that involve sea level rise analysis, coastal erosion and shoreline change, vulnerability and risk assessments, and adaptation planning
• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate technical assignments
• Produce and review technical and other written reports as part of project deliverables
• Contribute to innovative solutions to enhance coastal resilience ranging from traditional shoreline protection measures to nature-based adaptation strategies
• Conduct planning, engineering, design, and monitoring of coastal engineering, shoreline restoration, coastal zone management, and port and harbor studies and projects
• Work with team leader, business development teams and others to develop and pursue business opportunities with a variety of existing and potential clients across Florida
• Prepare and review work scopes and budgets for individual tasks and projects, for both external and internal clients, and deliver tasks on time and within budget
• Understand regulatory and policy developments relevant to the sector

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS plus 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• 6 years' experience in Coastal Science, Coastal Engineering, Climate Adaptation, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with coastal climate resilience projects as well as estuarine hydrodynamics and waves, stormwater/wastewater systems, and/or port and marine facilities;
• Experience preparing technical reports and memos and presenting to the public and to decision makers
• Knowledge of coastal and estuarine hydrodynamics and waves
• Knowledge of stormwater/wastewater systems and/or port and marine facilities
• Proven knowledge of Florida geography, climate, coastal zone regulatory agencies, and grant programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Coastal Science, Civil/Coastal Engineering, or a related field desired
• Master's degree in Coastal Science, Civil/Coastal Engineering, or related field helpful
• Experience relevant to sector regulations, policy trends, stakeholders, and key issues
• Experience in the management of multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficiency in the use of commercial software such as ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, or AutoCAD

Additional Information

• This position does not offer relocation assistance
• This position does not offer sponsorship
• This position is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days/week in the office
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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.

ReqID: J10094244

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Hybrid