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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

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 is seeking a part-time variable **Business Development Specialist** to support growth across the Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico water markets. This role focuses on identifying and prioritizing near- and mid-term water and wastewater opportunities by evaluating public agency capital improvement plans, funding drivers, and project delivery strategies. Working closely with the Division Manager, this position will help align pursuit strategies with market timing, client readiness, and AECOM’s technical and delivery strengths.

Key Responsibilities

+ Assess regional water and wastewater markets by analyzing public utility capital improvement programs (CIPs), funding sources, regulatory drivers, and delivery approaches.

+ Identify and qualify near- and mid-term opportunities aligned with AECOM’s strengths in collaborative delivery, conveyance, treatment, and PFAS-related programs.

+ Partner with the Division Manager to prioritize target clients and pursuits, focusing resources where AECOM’s differentiators provide the greatest competitive advantage.

+ Support go/no-go decisions and pursuit planning by providing market intelligence, client insights, and timing assessments.

+ Build and maintain relationships with public water and wastewater agencies, industry partners, and internal technical leaders.

+ Collaborate with operations, project managers, and technical teams to position AECOM early and effectively for upcoming opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Planning, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience supporting water, wastewater, conveyance, treatment, or PFAS-related programs.

+ Experience in business development, client management, or market strategy within the water and wastewater sector.

+ Working knowledge of public agency procurement, capital programs, and alternative delivery methods.

+ Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.

+ Familiarity with Southwest U.S. water markets and public utility clients.

+ Experience collaborating with technical and operations teams on pursuit strategy.

Additional Information

+ Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $90 to $110.

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 2024. 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:** J10142668

**Business Line:** Water

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** West

**Career Area:** Business Development

**Work Location Model:** Remote

**Compensation:** USD 90 - USD 110 - hourly