Entry-Level Sustainability Opportunities - New York City - Hiring Event with AECOM

Location: New York, NY, us Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

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 nearly 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 hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in New York, New York October 15th and 16th.  This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.

The event kicks off on Thursday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Friday, interviews will take place at our New York office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

As a Sustainability and Climate Consultant, you’ll be expected to:

Sustainability & Decarbonization Advisory

Support the development of Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG inventories in alignment with voluntary and regulatory standards (e.g., GHG Protocol).

Assist in identifying and evaluating decarbonization mechanisms and technologies, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, low-carbon fuels, CCUS, and hydrogen.

Contribute to sector-specific mitigation strategies (e.g., shore power, fleet electrification).

Assist in modeling GHG reduction scenarios and setting science-based targets.

Analyze sustainability data (e.g., utility, waste) to inform strategy and action plans.

Prioritize emissions reduction actions based on feasibility, cost-benefit, and impact.

Climate Resilience

Support climate risk assessments and communicate key findings from climate models.

Evaluate resilience strategies for natural hazard mitigation and adaptation.

Contribute to resilience planning and prioritization frameworks.

Consulting & Project Delivery

Conduct research and analysis to support strategy formulation.

Assist in preparing client deliverables, including reports, memos, and presentations.

Participate in client meetings and contribute to stakeholder engagement efforts.

Cross-Cutting Support

Contribute to projects involving strategy, climate risk, and sustainability performance.

Integrate climate and sustainability considerations into infrastructure and energy projects.

Stay current on climate disclosure frameworks (e.g., CDP, TCFD, SBTi) and emerging policy trends.

Support ESG strategy development and performance tracking.

Core Consulting Competencies

All Technical Advisory team members are expected to:

Adaptable to work fluctuations to meet deliverable needs and occasionally work outside of traditional working hours when needed to support global teams and clients.

Structure and organize ambiguous problems and information, acting independently to drive progress.

Create and execute project plans with clear goals and measurable outcomes.

Use data, logic, and sound reasoning to make informed decisions under pressure.

Synthesize complex content into clear, actionable insights—both written and verbal.

Deliver polished work products including presentations, models, and reports.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Public Policy, or a related field.

Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Strong analytical and writing skills with attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior work experience in management consulting, strategy, finance, or related fields is a plus.

Experience supporting GHG inventories and climate strategy development.

Familiarity with ESG frameworks and climate disclosure standards.

Exposure to infrastructure, energy, or public sector projects.

Experience in a consulting environment with client-facing responsibilities.

Interest in broader sustainability topics such as water resources, circular economy, embodied carbon, and environmental justice.

Portuguese proficiency.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available.

Sponsorship is not available.

As a condition of employment, some roles may require travel and a Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Offered rates of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work locations.  The expected salary range for these roles is between $70,000 to $90,000/yr.

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 opti