AECOM's people have outstanding technical expertise - at AECOM, it's called the TechEx Factor.

This expertise sees every discipline, every insight and every geography working together to create something greater than the sum of its parts.  

"When we connect smart people who love what they do in a collaborative culture that celebrates innovation and impact, we exponentially enhance our capabilities. That’s the TechEx Factor we promise our clients. We bring our connected expertise in all that we do for our clients today, while constantly striving for even greater impact tomorrow," says AECOM.

A company powered by technical excellence

Technical excellence is AECOM's constant, powering what the company does and how it does it. 

It’s there in the way AECOM prioritizes continuous learning and professional development for its people through AECOM University and its Global Technical Academies. And it’s there in the way AECOM collaborates across disciplines and geographies via its thriving Technical Practice Network - the entry point to a world of technical experts, knowledge, and training. 

"We've built a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and bold ambition," says AECOM President, Lara Poloni.

Introducing AECOM Fellows

Powering technical excellence are AECOM leaders. AECOM recognizes these exceptional technical leaders through its AECOM Fellows program, celebrating colleagues whose work across the globe has had a profound and lasting impact on the company, its clients and the broader infrastructure community.

AECOM Fellows are an elite and esteemed group who represent the very best of AECOM. These exceptional technical leaders have distinguished themselves as mentors, teachers, innovators and thought leaders. Throughout their careers, they have contributed to iconic projects, delivered exceptional results for clients, and trained teams. Notably, their dedication to their technical fields and their groundbreaking work have had a profound and lasting impact on the communities AECOM serves.

AECOM celebrates and honors its Fellows who inspire the next generation of technical experts, propel the industry forward, and help advance AECOM's purpose of delivering a better world.

AECOM Fellow Dr. Rosa E. Gwinn has significant technical expertise 

One of the AECOM Fellows is Global PFAS Technical Lead, Dr. Rosa E. Gwinn.

Dr. Rosa E. Gwinn is a globally recognized authority in the identification and mitigation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with over 30 years of experience at AECOM and its legacy companies. Dr. Gwinn's extensive expertise, including a doctorate in Geology from Brown University, has significantly benefited the organization and the wider regulatory community. As the leader of AECOM’s Global PFAS Initiative, Dr. Gwinn has developed innovative PFAS evaluation protocols and contributed to critical publications and global presentations, cementing her position as a pivotal figure in environmental consulting. Her  primary technical focus includes the characterization and remediation of environmental contaminants such as chlorinated solvents, munitions and explosives of concern (MEC), munitions constituents (MC), and chemical warfare materiel (CWM). Her recent work addresses the challenges posed by PFAS contamination. By invitation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Gwinn participated in an industry and technology roundtable focused on accelerating innovation in addressing PFAS in drinking water.

She has also participated in numerous prestigious forums, including the Tackling PFAS Forum in Antwerp, the EPA in Washington, D.C., and various environmental and industry symposia. She has also been featured in the Environment Analyst and recently co-authored a peer-reviewed article in Environmental Science and Technology on novel sorbents for PFAS. Additionally, Dr. Gwinn mentors rising professionals and actively supports the development of future women leaders, further solidifying her role as a key knowledge leader within AECOM and the broader environmental community.

Bring your technical expertise to AECOM

AECOM is home to the industry’s best minds - 52,000 technical and business professionals delivering incredible project outcomes for clients and positively impacting communities. 

Bring your expertise to tackle big infrastructure challenges and work on some of the world’s most iconic projects. Enjoy the opportunity to work with and learn from the industry’s trusted technical teams and build a thriving career.

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