AECOM Voices

“Celebrating 20 years with AECOM as a Project Manager, I am filled with immense gratitude and pride. My journey began as a Civil Engineer, and over the past two decades, I've had the privilege of working on FEMA Flood Insurance studies, contributing to the safety and resilience of our communities. The support, collaboration, and dedication of my colleagues have been instrumental in every achievement and milestone we've reached. Together, we have navigated numerous challenges and celebrated remarkable successes. Building and maintaining lasting relationships with our clients has been a cornerstone of my career. Their trust and partnership have enabled us to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions. Working closely with clients has not only enriched my professional experience but also underscored the importance of our shared vision for a safer, more resilient future. It is through these collaborations that we have been able to transform visions into reality and make a tangible difference in the communities we serve. FEMA RiskMAP, while not always known to the public, is essential in building resilient communities, and I am proud to contribute to such a vital program. Our work ensures that communities are better prepared for flooding events, ultimately saving lives and reducing property damage. As I reflect on the past 20 years, I am excited about the future and the opportunities it holds. Here's to the memories we've made, the challenges we've overcome, and the future we'll build together, continuing to make a positive impact through our dedication and expertise.” Yong Jung, P.E. PMP, CFM, Civil Manager #AECOMcelebrates #AECOMvoices

“Two years ago, when I first stepped onto a construction site, I had the preconceived notion that "Ah, this is all done by men!" As I learned more about the job, I found that many of my colleagues in this industry were women. Last year, I set a new goal for myself: to become a professional occupational safety and health officer. I started taking relevant courses and discovered that many women have aspirations in the engineering industry and are actively pursuing this direction. In fact, the gender ratio is almost equal now. There is no longer any industry that women cannot enter! I firmly believe that in every field, regardless of gender, everyone can find their own place.”   Eve Chen, Project Assistant, TRA, Taiwan #AECOMvoices  #WomenInConstruction #BreakingBarriers #GenderEquality #WomenInEngineerin #OccupationalSafety #DiversityInEngineering #EngineeringEquality

Saudi was an experience! Grateful to AECOM for the opportunity to represent the company alongside Anthony and Doreen on our project. We had the pleasure of meeting our colleagues in the Riyadh office as well as enjoying the warm hospitality of our local project stakeholders and meeting our client in person for the first time. Despite the 45 plus degree weather, we braved the heat and I can confirm KSA is a beautiful place to visit with friendly people and I look forward to a successful project. #DeliveringABetterWorld #Travel #KingdomOfSaudiArabia

“In India, we are committed to weaving equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) into the very fabric of our culture. Last month, to celebrate Pride, by hosting some great events in our India offices – all with a goal to raise awareness about how each of our differences make us stronger. From making posters, completing quizzes to hosting leadership sessions, we’ve come together to celebrate this important time dedicated to commemorating the LGBTQ+ community. To help drive our efforts year-round, we have also introduced an ED&I Committee made up of volunteers from our Enterprise Capabilities and Global Business Services colleagues in India. We are committed to enhancing our workplace to ensure everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. It is a privilege for me to serve as an ambassador for ED&I in India and work with the team to foster unity, celebrate our diverse community, and create an environment where everyone can take pride in who they are.” Haima Haldar, Vice President, Strategy Enterprise Capabilities, India #AECOMpride #AECOMvoices #AECOM

“As a female engineer, I aspired from my student days to use my professional background to break through gender boundaries and contribute to society. However, since entering the workforce, I have experienced many male-dominated work environments and have been told to "leverage the advantages of being a woman" when facing challenges. This made me realize that breaking societal expectations about gender still has a long way to go. Looking back on my journey, I have faced many external obstacles and internal conflicts. There have been struggles and pressure, but also joy and camaraderie. These intertwined emotions have only strengthened my passion for engineering. As more women enter the engineering field, we are not only bringing gender diversity and inclusion to the workplace but also enhancing creativity within the field. I hope that by sharing my experiences and observations, I can encourage the next generation of female engineers and help more women colleagues find their inner balance between gender and career.” Jasmine Chuang, Engineer, ENV, Taiwan #AECOMvoices  #WomenInConstruction #BreakingBarriers #GenderEquality #WomenInEngineering #OccupationalSafety #DiversityInEngineering #EngineeringEquality

“After spending nearly 22 years in US Army Special Operations, I knew I wanted to do something completely different that still served a greater purpose. In the military I learned to work with and lead people from diverse backgrounds, skillsets, and life circumstances; finding that they all had experiences and skills to contribute. I found a passion for the environment, and more specifically for #naturebasedsolutions to increase the resilience of our world as we face extreme events that are becoming increasingly common today. Transitioning out of the military, AECOM gave me the opportunity to put my skills and passion to work through the DoD-SkillBridge Program. In the brief time I’ve been with AECOM, I’ve had the opportunity to work on innovative solutions to stormwater infrastructure, PFAS programs with federal agencies, and many others. I’ve always found myself drawn to new challenges and with AECOM I get to take those challenges on with a diverse team of professionals, supported by the amazing veteran community here. With AECOM’s support, my family and I are ready to start the next chapter of life!” Blake Hampton, Military Skillbridge Fellow #AECOMvoices #Skillbridge #Veteransrecruiting AECOM - Government

We are wrapping up Pride month at AECOM by asking ourselves, 'Why is Pride important?'. Thank you to all our employees who supported Pride events across the globe this month. #AECOMpride #AECOMvoices

Join us today for some beautiful images from Chris Coupland, Multimedia Designer based in the UK, highlighting their Big Charity Hike through Dartmoor benefiting Brain Tumor research. #AECOMvoices #GivingBack

“I have always believed in providing equal opportunities and safe spaces for everyone, and I feel that the PRIDE committee at AECOM is one of the best starting points. As an ally, the committee provided a platform for me to share my views, support people, help execute events but most importantly, spread awareness, joy and love for everyone irrespective. This year, there have been a couple of firsts for Pride month from India’s lens. We hosted a Q&A discussion on ‘Tips for Parents of LGBTQ+ Children’ with Haima Haldar and passed on the message of Pride by distributing some new lanyards for anyone who wanted to share their support. It is with these small little steps that we can create visibility and provide a stage for the LGBTQ+ community to grow and prosper! A huge thanks to the Pride committee for being so open to new ideas, providing support and accepting people as they are!!” Ankita Sethi, HR Business Partner, AECOM India #AECOMpride #AECOMvoices #AECOM

“Throughout my career, I was always open to trying new things. In my early career, I was eager to take on any tasks, from printing labels for shipping out plan sets, to doing CAD work and now being a project manager. I also worked in numerous disciplines of engineering, which gave me a broad understanding of all aspects of civil engineering. I did not focus on getting any rewards, promotions or salary raises. Instead, I focused on doing the task at hand at the best of my ability. I will admit that a couple of times, I was “pushed” to the next steps of my career by my great managers and mentors who believed in me and knew that I was ready to take the next step, and for that, I am forever thankful!” Janet Yeow, P.E., Transit Project Manager #INWED24 #EnhancedByEngineering #AECOMvoices