Graduate Strategy Analyst - Networking Event with AECOM - Chicago

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Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Analyze infrastructure projects with financial models, data visualization, and policy research.
8 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
business modelling
dcf modeling
data visualization
arcgis
python
report preparation
  • Conduct business modelling (market sizing, segmentation, penetration, adoption) and investment analysis by building custom discounted cash flow (DCF) Excel models to calculate revenue, cost-benefit analyses (CBA), EBITDA, NPV, IRR, CAGR for client’s policies, projects, and programs.
  • Works under the direction of more experienced staff and managers.
  • Apply existing and identify new solution frameworks to analyze client problems.
  • Leverage analytical and data visualization tools (e.g., ArcGIS, Costar, IMPLAN, Python, Tableau) to derive patterns, trends and insights from client and third-party datasets to inform client recommendations.
  • May draft and prepare reports based on project outcomes.
What you bring
excel
python
r
arcgis
mba
bachelor’s
  • Has strong academic record, reflecting strong technical skills and high quality/standards of work; staffed on a wide range of projects and tasks.
  • Experience leading discrete technical tasks, presenting and developing content for client deliverables and proposals, interviewing project stakeholders, and presenting professional work at meetings.
  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, Management, Public Policy, Finance, Business, Real Estate, or a related field.
  • Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future
  • Sustainability, climate change, net zero and ESG strategies and frameworks incl. non-financial valuation methodologies.
  • Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses related to business development and operations, economic and community development, governance, equity, housing, public health, public finance, and/or resilience
  • Data sources such as Costar, EMSI, ESRI Business Analyst, BLS
  • Industry/topic area expertise (from academic coursework, internships and/or professional experience) in at least one of the following areas:
  • Strong technical skills, including experience with one or more of the following software packages:
  • Experience building cashflow models in Excel
  • Quantitative/statistical programs such as R, Python
  • Data and analysis visualization
  • Ability to think critically, analyze policy and regulations, and write effectively
  • Economic impact modeling tools such as RIMS II, IMPLAN, REMI
  • MBA, or other master’s degree in Operational Research, Management, Management Science, Finance, Economics, Systems Engineering and/or related fields
  • Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  • ArcGIS and other spatial analysis tools
  • Corporate or enterprise/organizational assessment.
Benefits
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
  • thursday evening networking mixer (6-8 pm) to hear from aecom staff and meet professionals.
  • friday onsite interviews at aecom chicago office.
Visa Sponsorship
  • no sponsorship for us work authorization is available now or in the future.
Security clearance
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
  • Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
  • Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
  • Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
Culture + Values
  • Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
  • Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
  • Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
  • Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
  • Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
Environment + Sustainability
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
  • Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
  • Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
  • Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
  • Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
  • Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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Graduate Strategy Analyst - Networking Event with AECOM - Chicago at Aecom in Chicago, IL