Job Description

Sustainability Analyst – AECOM

AECOM is the world's premier infrastructure consulting firm with $14B in revenues, designing and delivering transformative infrastructure — from highways, bridges, and airports to water treatment plants, transit systems, and smart cities — with sustainability and climate resilience embedded in every project. AECOM's sustainability practice helps cities, governments, and corporations achieve net-zero buildings, reduce infrastructure lifecycle carbon, and adapt to climate change. We are hiring Sustainability Analysts in Los Angeles to support AECOM's sustainability advisory and green building practice.

Responsibilities

Support LEED, WELL, and Living Building Challenge certification processes for commercial, institutional, and mixed-use building projects
Conduct whole-life carbon assessments (embodied carbon + operational carbon) for infrastructure and building projects
Develop climate resilience and adaptation plans for city and county government clients using NOAA and IPCC climate projections
Prepare environmental product declaration (EPD) analyses and supply chain carbon assessments for infrastructure materials
Support GHG emissions inventories and science-based target (SBTi) development for AECOM's corporate and city clients
Research sustainable design innovations, net-zero building standards, and infrastructure resilience best practices

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Sustainability
LEED Green Associate certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire)
Understanding of whole-life carbon assessment, embodied carbon, and climate resilience planning
Proficiency in Excel; Revit, AutoCAD, or energy modeling tools (eQUEST, EnergyPlus) are a plus
Strong technical writing skills for sustainability reports and green building certifications