Senior Data Scientist

AECOM is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our Data Science & Analytics team contributing to transformative data-driven decision-making across global projects. As part of AECOMs commitment to delivering sustainable and innovative solutions the Senior Data Scientist will play a critical role in advancing analytics AI/ML strategies and IoT-driven insights to unlock measurable business value across infrastructure environmental and urban development sectors.

Reporting to the Data Intelligence Lead this role will focus on designing and implementing predictive and prescriptive models driving AI/ML strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions into AECOMs operational workflows. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in advanced analytics machine learning and IoT technologies with a passion for solving complex challenges in the built environment.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute AI/ML roadmaps aligned with AECOMs business objectives including sustainability and operational efficiency.

Develop and deploy predictive and prescriptive models for key use cases such as demand forecasting optimisation and anomaly detection in infrastructure projects.

Establish best practices for model lifecycle management including MLOps monitoring and retraining ensuring alignment with AECOMs global standards.

Extract actionable insights from complex datasets to inform strategic decisions across infrastructure environmental and urban development domains.

Apply statistical modelling machine learning and optimisation techniques to solve high-impact business problems including resource allocation project risk management and asset lifecycle forecasting.

Design and run experiments (e.g. A/B testing causal inference) to measure the impact of data-driven initiatives on project outcomes.

Collaborate with data engineering teams to design feature pipelines and ensure data quality across diverse sources including geospatial environmental and operational data.

Support integration of diverse data sources (batch streaming IoT) into unified analytics platforms tailored to AECOMs global projects.

Analyse real-time sensor and telematics data to enable predictive maintenance and operational efficiency for connected assets in infrastructure projects.

Implement anomaly detection and streaming inference solutions to improve asset performance and reduce downtime.

Mentor junior data scientists and analysts fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in analytics and modelling.

Promote best practices in data science and analytics ensuring alignment with AECOMs quality standards and project delivery frameworks.

Present work outputs to both technical and non-technical audiences translating complex analytics and AI/ML concepts into clear laymans terms.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

35 years of experience in data science or applied machine learning preferably in infrastructure environmental or urban development sectors.

Strong proficiency in Python (pandas scikit-learn PyTorch/TensorFlow) and SQL with experience in geospatial and environmental data analysis.

Experience with MLOps tools (MLflow Docker CI/CD pipelines) and cloud platforms (Azure preferred) ensuring scalable and reliable solutions.

Proven ability to influence non-technical stakeholders and communicate complex concepts clearly especially in the context of infrastructure and environmental projects.

Experience mentoring and coaching technical teams promoting collaboration and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Computer Science Statistics Applied Mathematics or related field with a focus on data science applications in infrastructure or environmental domains.

Familiarity with time-series forecasting optimisation and causal inference particularly in project planning and resource management.

Experience with IoT analytics and real-time data processing including applications in smart cities and connected infrastructure.

Certifications such as Azure AI Fundamentals Azure Data Fundamentals or Power BI Data Analyst Associate.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time