Senior Industrial Engineer

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Columbia, SC - 2151 Pickens St.
• Compensation: USD 130000 - USD 187000 - yearly

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.

Job Description

AECOM is recruiting talented individuals to lead our Industrial Engineering team across multiple regions and offices.

Reporting to a Market Sector Leader or Industrial Principal, you will support the delivery of high-value Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial projects, contributing to both technical excellence and commercial success while developing Client relationships and Business development

As the Senior Industrial Engineer, you will develop and deliver a high-performing Process Optimization capability that delivers complex, high-impact projects across a range of Federal and Commercial industries, while embedding Lean thinking and industrial best practice into all aspects of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, your expectations will include, but will not be limited to:

• Manage the development of value propositions for process optimization, manufacturing and industrial advisory services
• Develop data-driven insights and translate them into practical, deliverable solutions
• Manage and Deliver projects and workstreams to agreed quality, cost and schedule
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma and industrial engineering techniques to analyze and improve client operations
• Build effective relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals and thought leadership
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across AECOM
• Contribute to the development of best practice methods and standards
• Support capability development through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing
• This role will include travel across the United States, as well as internationally as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline plus 8 years of related experience, or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Due to the nature of the role, United States Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Professional memberships and/or certifications will be beneficial
• 15 years overall industry experience, with 3-5 years of role-specific experience
• Background in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process improvement, or related operational environments
• Experience working within or alongside highly regulated industries (e.g. defense, aviation, nuclear, infrastructure, manufacturing)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and develop practical, value-driven solutions
• Experience applying Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to translate analysis into actionable recommendations
• Experience applying Lean principles in non-manufacturing environments
• Consulting experience in complex project environments is a plus

Additionally, experience in the following areas is preferable:

• Process mapping, analysis and optimization
• Production systems, facility design or industrial operations
• Data analysis and performance improvement
• Project delivery and workstream management
• Automation, robotics or manufacturing systems integration
• Digital manufacturing, simulation or data analytics tools
• Experience applying Lean principles in non-manufacturing environments

Additional Information

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Travel to client sites will be required across the US and, where necessary, internationally with approximately 15-20% travel.

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.

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.