Digital EHS Senior Implementation Engineer

  • Full-time
  • State/Province: Gauteng
  • Business Group: DCS
  • Legal Entity: AECOM SA
  • Business Line: Geography OH
  • Work Location Model: Hybrid
  • Operating Group: Group Support
  • Primary Location: ZA - Pretoria, 263A West Avenue, Cen

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

About Enterprise Capabilities  

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of professionals located across eight countries and 13 offices, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and size.

    Job Description

    AECOM seeks a Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Management System Consultant to join our Environmental Data Management team, in support of Digital Sustainability and Digital EHS Operations. Our digital sustainability services help clients deploy enterprise Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S) software solutions. This position will be based out of one of our Enterprise Capabilities offices located in South Africa (Centurion, Durban, Cape Town).

    In this role, you will lead project teams to ensure the successful implementation of EHS&S software solutions, including Enablon, ETQ, Cority, Sphera, and Intelex. You will work on projects as the guiding expert, helping to implement leading sustainability and EHS&S software system design, configuration, and deployment. As a subject matter expert in the solution, you will provide best practices and deep technical expertise in its functionality and configuration. 

    Job Summary

    • Configure, extend and modify software used for environmental and safety purposes.
    • Understand what clients need from their EHS solutions and work with specialists to evaluate options; design and propose innovative solutions to meet client requirements.
    • Coordinate across global networks of SMEs, colleagues, and clients to build business acumen and work through problems and questions.
    • Lead teams through the lifecycle of EHS software configuration and deployment; this includes working with clients to understand, refine, and document their needs and requirements in a design specification, leading and supporting configuration teams, conducting system testing, creating strategies, executing system integration and data migration plans, and leading final system preparation for go-live.
    • Support project managers in managing risk and budget performance via task planning, tracking, and reporting.
    • Serve as senior technical expert in solutions such as Enablon by supporting teams of technical configuration staff as well as performing advanced configuration.
    • Provide responsive ongoing support services in solutions such as Enablon to regional project teams; as a subject matter expert, resolve open issues and provide functionality and configuration best practices for Enablon software.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related, or equivalent work experience.
    • 6+ years of experience in the EHS field, with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the Enablon software system.
    • Experience in defining and developing integrations, implementation of key functionality such as Dashboards and Reports.
    • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills; must have the ability to analyze problems and provide clear recommendations.
    • Provide responsive support, with an ability to independently research and resolve client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.
    • Excellent project management skills, including work prioritization, planning, task delegation, defining and measuring internal performance standards; capable of taking accountability and driving planning, resolution, and execution of projects.
    • Leading new or start-up-related projects where processes will need to be defined, implemented, and iterated.
    • Must be fluent in speaking/writing in English (B2 Certification)

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with some of the following domains: incident management, safety, audit & inspection, sustainability, environmental, compliance data management, enterprise risk management, product stewardship, occupational health, management systems, or quality management systems.
    • Work experience in software development, environmental disciplines, or occupational safety.
    • Experience with PowerBI, and PowerApps.
    • Experience using, modifying, and writing code (e.g. C#, M, SQL, XML).
    • Platform and/or Solution certification in Enablon.
    • Second language capability, especially Spanish, German, or Chinese. (Work is primarily conducted in English.)

    Additional Information

    About AECOM 

    AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

    AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

    What makes AECOM a great place to work 

    You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

    About AECOM 

    AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

    AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

    What makes AECOM a great place to work 

    You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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