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From a young age, Youvrani Thimmegowda’s father, a chief officer in their local municipal office, often took her to water treatment plants. She discovered the complex processes involved in water treatment, which captivated her imagination — and sparked her lifelong interest in environmental engineering.   Today, she is a principal engineer from our Water team leading a large team of professionals with a wide range of expertise, coming from all over the world — from Ireland and the UK to India.  Together they support major clients like Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water), in planning water and wastewater programs across Ireland, collaborating with communities to deliver tailored solutions that reduce environmental impact, prevent pollution, effectively use resources and help mitigate flood risks.    Read more about her work: https://lnkd.in/ecJwQX68   #AECOM #AECOMVoices

Today we’re thrilled to announce several key leadership appointments across our Water, Program Management and Transportation business lines. These new appointments reflect our growth and commitment to better serve clients’ needs, respond swiftly to market opportunities, and support anticipated business growth. Driven by fast-paced growth, our Water business has strengthened its leadership across its U.S. East & Latin America and U.S. West regions with the addition of four new Regional Business Line Leaders (RBLLs). Congrats to William J. Bent, P.E., Jihane Fazio, PE, Molly Page, and Marc Damikolas on their new roles. Driven by recent success in developing capabilities, AECOM will integrate its U.S. Program & Project Management (PPM) business line with its Global Program Management (PgM) business line. The unified PgM business line will be led by Randy Richardson who has been appointed U.S. East & LATAM PgM RBLL and Tyler Sheldon, PE, MBA who has been appointed U.S. West PgM RBLL. Nandita Kaundinya, PE has also been promoted to Gulf Coast Transportation RBLL to oversee business growth and client engagement in the region. Please join us in congratulating our new leaders. You can read more about the news here: https://lnkd.in/eZK8gV2H

We’re proud to announce the appointment of Jill Hudkins as chief executive of our new Water & Environment Advisory global business line, marking a key milestone in our growth strategy. “I’m pleased to welcome Jill to AECOM to lead the expansion of our water and environment advisory business and continue on our path to double the size of our industry-leading water capabilities over the next five years,” said Troy Rudd, our chief executive officer. Leveraging our existing number one water, environmental engineering and environmental science businesses, as ranked by Engineering-News Record, the new advisory business will expand the Company’s capabilities in high growth areas, such as advanced digital water asset management and automation, environmental permitting, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remediation and emerging opportunities for water solutions in high-tech environments. “Jill is a respected authority in our industry, and I look forward to working with her to advance our strategy for helping clients navigate their growing complexities and challenges, while also ensuring their projects deliver long-term value for communities and the planet,” said Lara Poloni, our president. Read more about Jill and our newest global business line: https://lnkd.in/eWqHHtCE #AECOM

We're excited to announce that we have been selected by Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham) to provide engineering services for upgrades to the Port Darlington Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), which services approximately 50,000 residents in the Town of Bowmanville in Ontario, Canada. These upgrades will enhance the performance and reliability of the plant while also considering environmental sustainability and the reduction of energy waste and overall operational costs, benefitting both the region and the community.     “Having managed some of the world’s most ambitious water and wastewater infrastructure programs, we look forward to delivering unrivaled services that will support the Regional Municipality of Durham in providing local Bowmanville residents with reliable wastewater treatment,” said Beverley Stinson, chief executive of our global Water business.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZXXHNsS #AECOM #Water

As Los Angeles Metro seeks to transition its bus fleet to Zero Emission Buses (ZEB), our teams will provide the program management, design and engineering services to make that ambitious target possible. One of the largest electric bus programs in the nation, this initiative emphasizes reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality while delivering high-quality services for Los Angeles County’s residents and visitors. We’ll play a crucial role in the seamless and successful transition to zero-emission operations, advising on implementation strategies and delivering ZEB and charging infrastructure conceptual design, specification, and procurement support. “We are excited to partner with Metro on this critical program as they fast-track efforts to transition to zero emissions buses,” said Matthew Crane, chief executive of our U.S. West region. “This project will set a national example for how transit agencies can successfully transition to zero emissions buses and modernize their facilities to support this new fleet technology.” Discover how we’re #TransformingLA: https://lnkd.in/eAU-Suah #AECOM

We’re excited to announce the launch of the SMI Nature Risk Tool in partnership with the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI).   Developed by our teams as part of SMI’s Measurement and Transparency Task Force, this first-of-its-kind tool is designed to revolutionize how infrastructure projects are planned, financed, and delivered in response to the increased challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and social inequality. Powered by AI, it assesses the impact of new infrastructure developments on biodiversity and nature. This enables decision-makers to evaluate environmental dangers, from potential pollution issues to biodiversity loss or geological hazards.   “As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, this tool provides a much-needed solution for making informed decisions about nature and financial risks at the earliest stages of project development,” said Troy Rudd, our chief executive officer, and Head of SMI’s Measurement and Transparency Task Force. “We’re proud to support SMI in developing this first-of-its-kind resource to arm users with clear, actionable insight to drive nature-positive outcomes.”    To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eJKQrJAr   #AECOM 

As the youngest engineer on her team, Kelly Young's first major milestone at AECOM was completing her first full bridge design. Since then, her technical career has rapidly advanced leading her to become our lead bridge engineer in South Carolina. Now, she’s working to create 3D bridge models that will fully be adaptable to any project location. “If you want to try something new within the scope of AECOM, ask. You don’t have to do just one type of work. AECOM offers a whole world of opportunity,” Kelly writes. Read more about Kelly’s journey here: https://lnkd.in/dzURT827 #AECOM #CareerPaths #TechnicalExcellence #TechEx Kelly Young, PE

We're excited to announce that AECOM + #SISA, supported by Klaska ltd and Trivandi, have submitted the detailed planning design for Luton Town Football Club's new 25,000 seat Power Court Stadium, having been appointed as Lead Designer of the stadium and public realm for the pre-planning stage.   “This application marks a significant milestone for Luton Town Football Club." said Jon Leach, Project Director at AECOM. "The Club has enjoyed historic success in recent seasons, and the new Power Court Stadium will reflect their ambitions both on the pitch and in being a key catalyst for the sustainable regeneration of the town and community. We are proud to be part of the delivery of the positive legacy that this development is set to create.” Clive Lewis, Design Director at SISA, said: "It has been a privilege to work with Luton Town Football Club on this transformational stadium project. Their vision for the stadium is embedded in an appreciation of their town, the people of Luton and their fan-base. Our aspiration for the design has been to create a unique stadium for the Club that is worthy of its location, sitting right in the heart of Luton." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzQX9KeU AECOM - Sports AECOM - Buildings + Places #SportsArchitecture #StadiumDesign #SocialInfrastructure

Peter Ellingsen has over a decade of experience across different sectors, including power, water and transportation. He recently joined our team in Calgary, where he is using his expertise in building complex structures to deliver major water projects across the region.    One of the standout projects of his career has been the Northumberland Line project in Newcastle, United Kingdom. As lead structural designer, he was involved in the entire design process for six new stations, spanning 29 kilometers of track. Once complete, the Northumberland Line will provide affordable transportation to an estimated 350,000 people annually.    Read more about his work: https://lnkd.in/eP7tS9Dr   #AECOM #AECOMVoices  

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are the backbone of water utility operations, helping to maintain public health, ensure compliance, and optimize operations. But with many SCADA systems showing their age, the risks of relying on outdated technology are growing. In this article, our digital solutions director, Derek Schell , PE, and our global water digital lead, Michael Karl, consider the challenges and opportunities that water utilities face when undertaking SCADA modernization projects. Discover why modernizing SCADA is not just about upgrading technology — it also requires focus on people, business and workflow processes, and aligning with the utilities’ priorities while achieving a long-term vision. Read more from Derek and Mike on successful SCADA modernization: https://lnkd.in/gUT3SpkQ #AECOM