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Job summary

AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities team is seeking an Environmental Engineer - Remediation in South Africa to support remediation system operations, soil and groundwater investigations, and remediation projects.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in environmental consulting, strong data management skills, and the ability to work both independently and with engineers and scientists. This hybrid role requires clear communication and hands-on field planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science with 8+ years of relevant environmental consulting 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical ability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

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
• 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

Automotive training responsibilities

• Cooperate with training development or design team to review and adjust materials to readiness before delivery of training.
• Cooperate with training development or design team on the translation process to review materials in local language and readiness before delivery training.
• Cooperate with STARS, Market SEO (Field Service Engineer/Zone Managers) for technician nomination to improve class fill rate.
• Cooperate with market SEO/FSE/TAC to identify special market needs to improve FIRFT and reduce VORs.
• Strong skills & knowledge of automotive technology.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and motivate trainees through interactive learning activities and demonstrations.
• Proficiency in using automotive diagnostic tools, software, and equipment, with the ability to demonstrate proper operation and troubleshooting techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address training gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to take on required suggestions from training supervisor and put it into practice.
• Delivery technical training
• Delivery of technical training on curriculum training, new model training, and performance improvement training to technicians across dealership networks in the market.
• Review technical training materials and market relevant adjustments that retain high quality of technical training such as curriculum, new model training and market special courses to improve FIRFT in market.
• Training material translation review, feedback, and rectification (local language and content).
• Develop special training courses such as FIRFT based on market requirement.
• Arrange and Ensure training material readiness for training such as below:
• Power Point / Presentation materials
• Student information
• Practical activity worksheets
• Assessment questions and answer documents
• Prepare training room and working bay readiness before conducting classroom training, including teaching aids, tools, equipment, and training vehicles, including admin tasks.
• Provide in-depth instructions to technicians on Ford vehicle systems, components, and technologies, including engines, transmissions, electrical systems, brakes, suspension, and steering by following the IMG curriculum.
• Conduct hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises to reinforce technicians to apply their knowledge in Ford vehicles for FIRFT.
• Delivering and ensuring that training programs comply with relevant industry regulations and safety standards.
• Ensuring the maintenance of the training facility, tools & equipment for readiness and safety, including conducting Training Facility Safety audit.
• Update training attendance & student completion details to ensure the training history data and learner records in STARS are up-to-date and accurate.
• Improve trainer skill & knowledge via eLearning, TTT (Trainer the Trainer) or practical activities.
• Support to improve class fill rate via follow up with dealers/ technicians and guide them on their certification paths or learning steps that need to be completed for the certification of their technicians.
• Support market activities
• Conduct technician skill contest in market such as design activities for contestants and their evaluation, etc.
• Support market activities such as Reward and Recognition program, School to Work program (Apprentice program), and Bridge program for technician from other OEMs.
• Support market SEO lead for ad-hoc assigned tasks and report to the training lead (supervisor).
• Technical Diploma or bachelor's degree in mechanical or automotive engineering, or
• Trade Certificate (Auto Industry Designated Trade) + N4, or
• Trade Certificate (Auto Industry Designated Trade) + N3, with Ford Technical Training Level 1 Qualification
• Extensive experience in the automotive industry, with a strong background in technical training, service in automotive systems, diagnostics, and repair procedures
• Good familiarity with automotive technical training processes