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A co-op with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration led to Katie Scancarello’s passion for geotechnical engineering. After getting her master’s in the subject, she began her career in Ohio and moved to Rhode Island to discover a different part of the country and establish a geotechnical engineering presence in the Northeast. “Be yourself and get out there,” Katie says. “Our industry is receptive and supportive of women. Men can be great sponsors/mentors and there are women-focused groups for every field that provide a ton of resources and support.” Read more about Katie’s career journey here: https://lnkd.in/end9PFp7 #AECOM #CareerPaths #Water #Tunneling #WomenInTunneling 

This week’s People Spotlight features Antony Gibbon, technical director for major projects from our Water and Environment business lines in Manchester, United Kingdom. Starting out as an engineer working on highway projects, Antony soon shifted to focus on flood resilience projects for local and national government. As he grew to appreciate the environmental and social benefits of this work, he further expanded his role to take on the design and delivery of water and wastewater projects — including utilities diversions for one of London’s largest rail stations.  “I especially enjoyed projects where I used my skill and knowledge to reduce flood risk while also improving public accesses to the restored environment,” he writes. “39 years later, I’m still thinking about ways to improve people’s lives and the environment.” Read more about Antony’s career: https://lnkd.in/evai5bXv #AECOM #PeopleSpotlight

We’re proud to achieve the No. 1 ranking on Fortune magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry, marking the eleventh consecutive year that we’ve been recognized on this list. Our teams accomplished numerous milestones during fiscal 2024 through the execution of our Think and Act Globally strategy, including holding the number one position as top design firm in all our key markets, setting several financial performance records, and advancing our digital strategy and the responsible adoption of AI. “Earning the top position in our industry on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list is an incredible honor and a testament to the exceptional expertise and dedication of our people,” said Troy Rudd, our chief executive officer. Read more about what sets apart as a global leader: https://lnkd.in/ePyWtzWA #AECOM #WorldsMostAdmiredCompanies

It’s great to see Bangladeshi architect and educator Marina Tabassum and her firm, Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA), have been selected to design the 2025 Serpentine Pavilion in London, UK.   “We’re excited to work with Marina and her team on this year’s pavilion,” said our Director Jon Leach announcing AECOM's involvement on the project for the thirteenth year.   The 2025 Pavilion is elongated in the north-south direction and features a central court that aligns with Serpentine South’s bell tower. Central to Tabassum’s design is a kinetic element where one of the capsule forms is able to move and connect, transforming the Pavilion into a new space. “With its tight timescales and unique engineering challenges, the Pavilion project is always particularly rewarding for our team of engineers and project managers. We look forward to working with the Serpentine and the rest of the team to bring this year’s Pavilion to life,” Jon continues.    The Serpentine Pavilion began in 2000 with Dame Zaha Hadid and has presented the first UK structures by some of the most significant names and emerging talents in international architecture. Throughout the Summer and until October, the Serpentine Pavilion 2025 will become a platform for Serpentine’s live and events program.   Photo: © Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA) | Courtesy: Serpentine.   #AECOM #Serpentine #MarinaTabassum

Our Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Katherine Scancarello, discovered her passion for geotechnical engineering early in her career. Since then, she’s travelled across the U.S. working on groundbreaking projects for the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Ohio Department of Transportation, and on the Pawtucket Tunnel in Rhode Island. Watch the video below to learn how one of our top women in tunnelling got her start, what she loves most about her career and the advice she has for other women considering a career in tunnelling. Get your start in tunneling in our Water business line. Click here to browse opportunities: https://lnkd.in/dq8acVs9 #AECOM #Water #Tunneling #WomenInTunneling 

We are at the forefront of nuclear decommissioning, ensuring safety, efficiency, and innovation in every project we undertake. In our latest blog post, authored by Karen Armstrong-Telfer, our Nuclear Practice Lead in the UK, delves into the significant milestones and innovations in the field. Karen shares her invaluable insights on overcoming complex challenges, implementing cutting-edge technologies, and driving excellence in nuclear decommissioning. From pioneering new methods to ensuring the highest safety standards, our commitment to excellence is unwavering. She has supported a range of clients including Sellafield Ltd, EDF and Urenco Global. Discover how AECOM is shaping the future of nuclear decommissioning and making a positive impact on the environment and communities we serve: https://lnkd.in/dnMKimcU #AECOM #NuclearDecommissioning #SustainableLegacies #EngineeringExcellence 

Strong mentorship helped shape Project Engineer Amanda Foote, P.E.’s tunneling career in the U.S. West region. Starting out without much experience in trenchless construction, Amanda’s manager and mentor, David Mast, P.E., a vice president in our Water business line, took the time to explain every aspect of the field, made sure she was part of pivotal meetings, and brought her onto various projects. Amanda has since become a leader in the tunneling world, serving as everything from design engineer to deputy project manager on major projects in the Midwest. “Ask for what you want. It’s OK to not know everything. If you are not sure, ask! Chances are someone else has the same question,” Amanda writes. Read more about Amanda’s career journey here: https://lnkd.in/es_UuQXB #AECOM #CareerPaths #Water #Tunneling #WomenInTunneling 

Today’s People Spotlight features Cynthia Hartley, associate vice president and project manager from our Water business line in the U.S. East region. Cynthia’s background includes nearly two decades in the international development sector. Since joining us in 2016, she has focused on projects ranging from economic growth, urban resilience and environment to disaster risk management. Alongside organizations like the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), she’s helping shape the next generation of best practices in disaster resilience. “A key focus of my work at AECOM has been helping countries, states, and cities develop strategies to build resiliency,” she writes. “In all these initiatives, I’ve engaged with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds to help communities overcome adversities and become more resilient.” Read more about Cynthia’s career: https://lnkd.in/dxU3tJsV #AECOM #PeopleSpotlight

Meet Amanda Foote, P.E., Project Engineer, Water, U.S. West, and one of our top women in tunneling. During her 13-year career here, she’s worked on notable tunneling projects in Ohio and around the Midwest like the City of Akron Ohio Canal Interceptor tunnel and the Akron’s Northside Interceptor tunnel project. Watch the video below to learn how she got her start and how mentorship helped shape her tunnelling career. Get your start in tunneling in our Water business line. Click here to browse opportunities: https://lnkd.in/dq8acVs9 #AECOM #Water #Tunneling #WomenInTunneling

We're thrilled to congratulate the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) on the creation of the Global Tailings Management Institute (GTMI).    As a non-profit, multi-stakeholder governed initiative, its aim is to provide communities, investors, the mining industry and other interested stakeholders with confidence that effective measures are being put in place to prevent future tailings failures. The institute will oversee a process for an assessment of the level of conformance for a specific tailings facility against all 77 Requirements of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).    As the Brazil Independent Technical, Environmental and Social Auditors for the most extensive and established Independent Audit Program of tailing storage facilities (TSF) globally, we are committed to providing independent conformance assessments to better secure the safety of mines and livability of the surrounding communities.    Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d7fqV2qN #AECOM