In AECOM’s AI Engineering team your code will directly shape the physical world around us. We build AI-driven technology that revolutionises how infrastructure and buildings are designed and engineered; reducing waste, cutting CO₂, and making the built environment more efficient and sustainable. This is where software has measurable, real-world impact. With our AI Engineering team we’ve created a unique setup: a lean, highly technical team with the speed and ownership of a start up, backed by the scale, resources, and domain expertise of one of the world’s leading engineering firms. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. We are leading the industry’s AI transformation, and with our people and technology we deliver excellence and innovate with impact. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams to solve the world’s most complex challenges. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. What You’ll Do As part of an AI-first engineering team, you will own the frontend experience of our AI-driven products, collaborating closely with AI/ML engineers to bring advanced capabilities to life through polished, high-performance interfaces. You will work primarily with Svelte and React (TypeScript) to build the tools that thousands of engineers use daily, turning complex AI and engineering outputs into intuitive, delightful user experiences. This is a frontend-focused role. While you will interact with backend services and APIs, the core of your work will be crafting exceptional user interfaces and frontend architecture. Design, build, and maintain rich, interactive user interfaces using Svelte and React (TypeScript), delivering production-grade frontend experiences that surface complex AI and engineering data Collaborate closely with product managers, ML engineers, and backend engineers to define and ship high-impact frontend features end-to-end Translate complex AI and engineering outputs into clear, interactive, and highly usable components with strong attention to UX, performance, and accessibility Own frontend architecture decisions including state management, component design, and design system development Drive technical excellence by improving frontend architecture, performance and bundle optimisation. Take ownership of frontend features from concept to deployment, influencing product direction, interaction design, and technical trade-offs. Build high-performance, interactive 2D and 3D web experiences for complex engineering visualisations
Must-Haves • Strong experience building production applications with TypeScript (Svelte or React) • Deep understanding of modern frontend architecture, component design patterns, and state management • Strong web fundamentals: HTML, CSS, browser APIs, performance, and accessibility • Experience consuming and integrating REST APIs and real-time data into frontend interfaces • Familiarity with frontend build tooling (Vite, SvelteKit, or similar) and testing frameworks Preferred Skills Experience writing automated tests (unit, integration, e2e). Familiarity with Python backend services (enough to read, debug, and contribute to APIs you consume) Knowledge of design systems and frontend architecture best practices
Our Hiring Process 25-minute screening call. Coding challenge: A hands-on task to assess your problem-solving and technical skills. Technical interview: A 1-hour call with 2 of our engineers to review your submission. Final cultural fit: In-person meeting with our leadership team. Why Join Us? Work on real-world problems where AI creates measurable impact. Be part of a team where your work matters, and your ideas become real. Collaborate with sharp, driven colleagues in a culture of trust, ownership, and high standards. Contribute to making the built environment smarter and more sustainable. 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 pa