Environmental Expert

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Company Description When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. Job Description Environmental planning and strategy: Define project‑specific environmental strategies across the lifecycle (feasibility, design, construction, operation) aligned with regulations, lender standards, and client goals. • Impact assessments: Lead and deliver high‑quality EIAs/ESIAs, IEEs, baseline studies, and alternatives analysis; coordinate discipline inputs (air, water, noise, soil, ecology, socio‑economics). • Permitting and clearances: Manage end‑to‑end environmental approvals (e.g., MoEF&CC/SEIAA), consent‑to‑establish/operate (SPCB), and conditions management through construction and operations. • Environmental management plans: Develop and implement EMPs/CEMPs, biodiversity and ecosystem management plans, waste and hazardous materials management plans, spill/incident response plans, and restoration plans. • Compliance and audits: Establish compliance matrices; conduct internal audits and site inspections; ensure closure of non‑conformances; prepare statutory and stakeholder reports. • Monitoring and modelling: Define monitoring plans; oversee data collection and QA/QC; apply modelling tools (e.g., AERMOD/CALPUFF for air, noise propagation, water quality) to predict and mitigate impacts. • Construction support: Integrate environmental controls into method statements, BoQs, and contractor deliverables; review and approve contractor environmental plans; verify on‑site implementation. • Stakeholder and public consultation: Plan and facilitate consultations, hearings, and disclosures; address grievances and integrate feedback into design and EMPs. • ESG and lender requirements: Align deliverables with IFC Performance Standards, World Bank/EBRD EHS Guidelines, Equator Principles, and client ESG frameworks where applicable. • Climate and resilience: Assess climate risks, GHG inventories, embodied carbon, and adaptation/mitigation measures; support sustainability targets and reporting. • Risk management: Maintain environmental risk registers, lead issue resolution, and implement corrective and preventive actions with clear ownership and timelines. • Documentation and reporting: Produce audit‑ready reports, dashboards, environmental performance summaries, and client/regulatory submissions. • Team leadership: Guide multidisciplinary specialists and junior environmental engineers/scientists; provide technical reviews, training, and best‑practice sharing. Qualifications Education: Graduate in Environmental Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) and/or Post‑Graduate in Environmental Engineering (M.E./M.Tech) or Post‑Graduate in Environmental Science (M.Sc.). • Experience: Minimum 12 years in environmental assessment, permitting, and compliance for infrastructure/industrial projects (e.g., transportation, water, buildings, energy, manufacturing). • Regulatory knowledge: Strong command of Indian environmental legislation and rules (EIA Notification 2006 and amendments, Water/Air Acts, Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules, Noise Rules) and local permitting processes. • Technical breadth: Hands‑on experience with baseline surveys, impact prediction, mitigation design, EMP/CEMP development, and contractor oversight. • Tools and methods: Proficiency in environmental monitoring protocols, QA/QC, and analysis; working knowledge of modelling (air/noise/water), and GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS) for spatial analysis and mapping. • Communication: Strong report writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations. • HSE integration: Familiarity with ISO 14001 EMS and integration with ISO 45001 and project HSE systems. 💡 Skills & Competencies • Technical leadership: Able to scope, review, and assure multi‑discipline environmental deliverables to schedule, budget, and quality. • Regulatory navigation: Anticipates approval requirements, plans realistic timelines, and maintains audit‑ready documentation. • Analytical rigor: Data interpretation, uncertainty analysis, and evidence‑based mitigation and monitoring design. • Project management: Plans resources, manages risks, and coordinates across design, construction, and client teams. • Collaboration: Influences cross‑functional stakeholders (design, construction, QS, legal, HSE) and mentors junior staff. • Problem solving: Proposes pragmatic, cost‑effective mitigation and embeds controls into design and construction methods. • Ethics and integrity: Upholds environmental stewardship, community respect, and transparent decision‑making. Additional Information 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.