AECOM

Smart Water & AMI Consultant

AECOM • $100K — $120K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS in engineering, Business, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or related field + 6 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with end-to-end AMI deployment or metering infrastructure upgrades
  • Knowledge of the AMI vendor landscape including platforms like Itron and Neptune
  • Experience with Meter Data Management (MDM) systems and CIS/billing integration
  • Willingness to travel 25% - 50% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Lead owner's engineer engagements supporting AMI vendor selection and deployment
  • Advise on AMI system architecture including various communication technologies
  • Develop and manage KPIs to track performance benchmarks
  • Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders
  • Draft RFPs and evaluate vendors using quantitative methodologies
  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses and support contract negotiations
  • Assess MDM system readiness and advise on IT/OT integration

Benefits

  • Flexibility of a hybrid work environment combining remote and in-office work
  • Opportunity to engage with municipal and regional utilities
  • Access to technical and strategic project guidance
  • Potential for professional growth and networking within industry organizations
  • Participation in thought leadership initiatives such as white papers and presentations
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM seeking a skilled and experienced Smart Water & AMI Consultant to join our growing water utility practice. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to municipal and regional water utilities navigating complex AMI procurements, program deployments, and digital transformation initiatives. You will lead owner's engineer engagements, support procurement processes, and deliver technical and strategic guidance that helps utilities maximize the value of their metering investments.

This position is ideal for a seasoned professional who has worked inside a utility or directly alongside one - someone who understands the operational realities of meter-to-cash workflows, the vendor landscape, and the organizational dynamics that drive (or stall) large infrastructure programs.

This will be a hybrid position including a combination of both remote, in-office and travel, that can be based out of any AECOM office within the US.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Program Advisory & Owner's Engineer
  • Lead owner's engineer engagements supporting utility clients through AMI vendor selection, pilot design, full deployment, and program close-out
  • Advise utilities on AMI system architecture decisions including Point to MultiPoint, RF mesh, cellular, LoRa Wan and hybrid communication technologies
  • Develop and manage AMI KPI frameworks to track performance against technical, operational, and financial benchmarks
  • Facilitate and lead steering committee meetings, technical workshops, and stakeholder sessions

Procurement & Vendor Evaluation
  • Draft and review RFPs, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract language for AMI hardware, software, and services
  • Conduct structured vendor evaluations using quantitative scoring methodologies across technology, commercial, and operational dimensions
  • Perform cost-benefit analyses, total cost of ownership modeling, and rate impact assessments
  • Support contract negotiations between utility clients and AMI vendors

Technical Analysis & Strategy
  • Assess meter data management (MDM) systems and MDMS-to-billing integration readiness
  • Evaluate non-revenue water (NRW) programs and identify AMI-enabled leak detection and loss reduction strategies
  • Advise on IT/OT integration including SCADA, CIS/billing, GIS, and customer portal connectivity
  • Develop business cases for AMI investment aligned to utility drivers including water conservation, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance

Business Development & Thought Leadership
  • Support proposal development including technical approach, scope of work, and fee estimation for AMI pursuits
  • Contribute to white papers, conference presentations, and industry working groups (e.g., AWWA, WaterNow)
  • Build and sustain relationships with utility clients, technology vendors, and industry peers


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS in engineering, Business, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a related field + 6 years of experience working for or directly with water organizations in an AMI, metering, or smart water capacity or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Experience with end-to-end AMI deployment or major metering infrastructure upgrade
  • Experience with the AMI vendor landscape including platforms such as Itron, Sensus, Neptune, Kamstrup, Master Meter, Badger Meter, and comparable systems
  • Experience with meter data management (MDM) systems and their integration with CIS/billing platforms
  • Ability/willingness to travel 25% - 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduate degree in a relevant technical or business discipline
  • Experience working as an owner's representative or independent technical advisor on behalf of a utility client
  • Working knowledge of non-revenue water (NRW) concepts, water loss auditing, and AMI-enabled leak detection
  • Experience reviewing or drafting procurement documents including RFPs, technical specifications, and contract terms
  • Understanding of municipal utility drivers including rate structures, regulatory requirements, conservation mandates, and capital planning
  • Active participation in AWWA or similar industry organizations
  • Familiarity with AMI data analytics platforms and customer engagement portals (e.g., Itron Temetra, Badger BEACON, Xylem Vue)
  • Exposure to lead service line replacement (LSLR) programs and AMI's role in supporting compliance and community outreach
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
  • Experience supporting utilities receiving IIJA/BIL, WIFIA, or SRF funding for AMI capital programs
  • Knowledge of water sector cybersecurity standards applicable to AMI and OT environments
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders


Additional Information
  • This position does not offer sponsorship for U.S. employment now or in the future
  • This position does not offer relocation assistance


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.

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AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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