Forensic Investigations Intern: Fraud & Compliance

Avbob South Africa; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is actively seeking an Environmental Engineer - Remediation to support remediation system operations, soil and groundwater investigations and remediation projects in South Africa.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in remediation system management, data management, and technical report production, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with environmental data management systems (e.g., EQuIS, Locus EIM, ESdat, EDS, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate remediation data and treatment performance.
• Development of operation and maintenance plans.
• Analyze data and prepare and review engineering related reports, plans, calculations, drawings, figures, and specifications using accepted engineering practices and procedures.
• Modeling and analysis of subsurface conditions and remediation performance.
• Assist with remedial technology design.
• Assist with planning environmental field work, including pre-design investigations, remediation systems operations, maintenance, and monitoring, groundwater sampling, and fluid level gauging.
• Operations tasks include budgeting, schedule and scope development and tracking.
• Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects and a positive attitude.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science

Master's Degree is a plus

Tools

EQuIS

Locus EIM

ESdat

EDS

Job description

Company Description

AECOM's **Enterprise Capabilities** team is looking for an Environmental Engineer - Remediation to join our team in our South Africa offices.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our _Think and Act Globally_ strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM's 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.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine 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.

Start here. Grow here.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer - Remediation to support remediation system operations, soil and groundwater investigations and remediation projects.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in remediation system management or oversight of operations, maintenance, and monitoring, and some system design. In addition, the candidate will have experience in data management and technical report production.

The position requires strong multi-discipline technical and interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively both independently and collaboratively with engineers and scientists on a variety of remediation projects. Strong verbal and written communication skills are critical for this role.

Here’s what you will do:

• Evaluation of remediation data and treatment performance.
• Development of operation and maintenance plans.
• Analyze data and prepare and review engineering related reports, plans, calculations, drawings, figures, and specifications using accepted engineering practices and procedures.
• Modeling and analysis of subsurface conditions and remediation performance.
• Assist with remedial technology design.
• Assist with planning environmental field work, including pre-design investigations, remediation systems operations, maintenance, and monitoring, groundwater sampling, and fluid level gauging.
• Operations tasks include budgeting, schedule and scope development and tracking.
• Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Science, or closely related field and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting
• Master's Degree is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience with environmental data management systems (e.g., EQuIS, Locus EIM, ESdat, EDS, or equivalent platforms)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑ and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid