Smart Water & AMI Consultant - Remote/Hybrid

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 Lead owner's engineer engagements supporting utility clients through AMI vendor selection, pilot design, full deployment, and program close-outAdvise utilities on AMI system architecture decisions including Point to MultiPoint, RF mesh, cellular, LoRa Wan and hybrid communication technologiesDevelop and manage AMI KPI frameworks to track performance against technical, operational, and financial benchmarksFacilitate and lead steering committee meetings, technical workshops, and stakeholder sessionsDraft and review RFPs, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract language for AMI hardware, software, and servicesConduct structured vendor evaluations using quantitative scoring methodologies across technology, commercial, and operational dimensionsPerform cost-benefit analyses, total cost of ownership modeling, and rate impact assessmentsSupport contract negotiations between utility clients and AMI vendorsAssess meter data management (MDM) systems and MDMS-to-billing integration readinessEvaluate non-revenue water (NRW) programs and identify AMI-enabled leak detection and loss reduction strategiesAdvise on IT/OT integration including SCADA, CIS/billing, GIS, and customer portal connectivityDevelop business cases for AMI investment aligned to utility drivers including water conservation, operational efficiency, and regulatory complianceSupport proposal development including technical approach, scope of work, and fee estimation for AMI pursuitsContribute 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 + 8 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 educationExperience with end-to-end AMI deployment or major metering infrastructure upgradeExperience with the AMI vendor landscape including platforms such as Itron, Sensus, Neptune, Kamstrup, Master Meter, Badger Meter, and comparable systemsExperience with meter data management (MDM) systems and their integration with CIS/billing platformsAbility/willingness to travel 25% - 50% of the time Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree in a relevant technical or business disciplineExperience working as an owner's representative or independent technical advisor on behalf of a utility clientWorking knowledge of non-revenue water (NRW) concepts, water loss auditing, and AMI-enabled leak detectionExperience reviewing or drafting procurement documents including RFPs, technical specifications, and contract termsUnderstanding of municipal utility drivers including rate structures, regulatory requirements, conservation mandates, and capital planningActive participation in AWWA or similar industry organizationsFamiliarity 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 outreachProject Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalentExperience supporting utilities receiving IIJA/BIL, WIFIA, or SRF funding for AMI capital programsKnowledge of water sector cybersecurity standards applicable to AMI and OT environmentsExcellent 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 futureThis 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.