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Today’s People Spotlight features David Lee, Technical Director for Renewable Energy at AECOM. Based in Edinburgh, David has spent over 10 years driving impactful renewables projects, blending his technical expertise with a commitment to sustainability and community resilience. David’s journey into renewables began at university, where his fascination with onshore wind sparked a career devoted to building a cleaner, fairer energy future. Since joining AECOM, he has worked on many major projects, ranging from onshore wind and solar developments in the UK to delivering solar PV and battery storage to maternity wards, hospitals and shelters in northern Nigeria. Read more about David’s journey and impact in our latest People Spotlight: https://lnkd.in/gCfzGhaR

Today’s People Spotlight features Nicolas Orellana, a lead aviation designer based in Boston with nearly two decades of experience delivering major airport projects around the world. From Santiago to London to Boston, Nicolás's career was founded at the intersection of design, geometry and human experience — shaping technically complex yet intuitive airport environments for the people who use them every day. His work on Boston Logan’s Terminal E helped define one of the most recognized airport designs in the world. “Airports are often seen as stressful environments, but through thoughtful design, we can transform how people experience them,” Nicolás says. Read more from Nicolás in our latest People Spotlight: https://lnkd.in/gg_wwxUB

The most confident career choices come from understanding the bigger picture first. In the latest episode of the Pro Tips from AECOM Fellows series, Steve Woodrow, Global Tunneling Practice Lead, shares why trying new things early in your career—and taking the time to understand the broader context of your work—can help you make smarter decisions about where to specialize. Visit our Fellows page to hear more from AECOM’s trailblazers and technical leaders. Explore career opportunities at AECOM to take the next step in building your own legacy: https://aecom.jobs/ 

Today’s People Spotlight features Chad Laucamp, a department manager from our water business line in the U.S. Chad has dedicated his career to shaping resilient water and wastewater infrastructure. From managing a 30-million-gallon-per-day water treatment plant to leading green infrastructure projects that mitigate flooding in vulnerable Chicago neighborhoods, Chad’s work has made a lasting impact on communities. "One of my most memorable projects was designing a water treatment plant on a blank slate. Despite challenges like poor soil conditions, our team delivered a remarkable outcome for the client within a tight timeframe, Chad shares. "Set aside time each day for meaningful conversations with clients, colleagues or junior staff. These connections enhance professional relationships and foster personal growth." Learn more about Chad in our latest People Spotlight blog post: https://lnkd.in/gH_8_3E2

Today’s People Spotlight features Nadiah Abdul Malit, an Associate Structural Engineer in our nuclear energy team based in Warrington. With 16 years of experience, she has led award‑winning, safety‑critical projects while shaping civil and structural engineering capability across the nuclear sector. Nadiah’s journey into nuclear engineering began by chance, but sixteen years later she’s a driving force behind some of the UK’s most complex nuclear projects — from the award‑winning dismantling of the 120-meter Sellafield chimney diffuser to pioneering risk‑mitigation on the Harwell Flask Project. Beyond the technical challenges, she’s passionate about growing engineering talent and championing diversity in STEM, mentoring future female and underrepresented engineers to help shape a more inclusive industry. Read more about Nadiah’s journey, insights, and impact in our latest People Spotlight: https://lnkd.in/gRiQPddG

Celebrating the visionaries shaping the built environment across the Middle East, Janus Rostock has secured second place in Design Middle East’s Architect’s Powerlist. The annual list highlights the region’s leading design professionals and we are proud to see Janus, who leads our Buildings+Places business line, recognized among the top names. With more than two decades of experience, Janus continues to drive interdisciplinary collaboration and integrated design, delivering projects that make a lasting impact on the region’s urban landscape. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dKVaVgjA #AECOMMiddleEast #ArchitectsPowerlist #Architecture

Today’s People Spotlight features Mario Turgeon, mechanical engineer, based in Montreal, Quebec. He specializes in hydraulic turbines and generators. With over 32 years of experience, he has contributed to a range of hydropower projects. This includes new developments and rehabilitations, multiple turbine types and configurations, from small to large‑scale hydroelectric and pumped‑storage facilities in Canada, the United States, South America and Africa.   He became interested in the hydropower industry after a summer job where he was a tour guide at a large hydropower generation station in Quebec. This experience helped him understand how the turbine-generator units convert the potential energy of water into electricity while also giving him a lasting interest and insight into the history of the hydropower industry. Since then he has developed broad experience in hydropower.   One of Mario’s notable projects is the Jiji–Mulembwe Hydropower Project in Burundi. The two run‑of‑river hydropower plants increased Burundi’s national electricity capacity by approximately 25%, significantly reducing the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels for power generation. Mario found it rewarding to participate in a project that directly supports Burundi’s energy security and long‑term development.   Mario says “Throughout my career, I’ve learned that listening to others, sharing credit, and supporting colleagues leads to better outcomes, not only for the project but for everyone involved.”   Read more from Mario, his career progression and notable projects in his People Spotlight blog post: https://lnkd.in/d_3zexCj

The Pro Tips from AECOM Fellows video series gives you the opportunity to hear practical insights from AECOM’s most accomplished technical leaders — professionals who have made a lasting global impact.  In this episode, Bill Hanway, Global Sports and Social Infrastructure Lead, shares how to distinguish yourself in a technical career — and how curiosity can define your growth. Visit our Fellows page to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2ccmc3v Explore career opportunities at AECOM to take the next step in building your own legacy: https://aecom.jobs/ 

We’re proud to announce a new strategic partnership between AECOM and Southern Methodist University (SMU) to help shape the future of AI in infrastructure talent.   Read more about our new partnership: https://lnkd.in/e-4_u3St   This collaboration brings together AECOM’s global infrastructure expertise and SMU’s academic and research leadership to advance AI‑focused research, workforce readiness, and long‑term talent development. At the center of the partnership is a new doctoral fellowship program within SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering, which has been designed to connect rigorous academic research with real‑world infrastructure challenges and clear career pathways.   By co‑mentoring doctoral candidates alongside industry and academic leaders, we’re investing in the next generation of engineers who will apply AI responsibly, at scale, and with lasting impact for communities worldwide.   #AECOM #SMU #AI #Infrastructure

Today’s People Spotlight features Leah Daniel, Water/Wastewater Process Engineer and Project Manager based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In just over a decade, Leah has become a standout leader on one of the largest progressive design-build water-sector projects in Canada. She now balances dual roles, supporting the technical team delivering Winnipeg’s CA$3 billion North End Wastewater Treatment Plant program to upgrade the city’s largest sewage plant while managing a key CA$25 million project component. Learn more about Leah’s career journey in her People Spotlight: https://lnkd.in/gw88Vstb