Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) Consultants

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM stands out as a global infrastructure consulting firm that prioritizes sustainable development and innovative solutions across transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects. Their commitment to 'building sustainable legacies' means you'd be contributing to projects with long-term positive impact, particularly in government and commercial sectors. Working at their Arlington, VA location offers proximity to major federal clients and complex infrastructure challenges.

About This Role

This Senior ICT Consultant role involves leading design and consulting for critical infrastructure projects including Data Centers, Structured Cabling Systems, and Passive Optical Networks, with responsibility for developing client solutions within budget and schedule. You'll provide technical direction to mid-level consultants while applying specialized ICT knowledge to solve complex problems for AECOM's infrastructure clients. The impact comes from shaping the technological backbone of sustainable infrastructure projects across government and commercial sectors.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing ICT design plans for a federal data center project, meeting with clients to understand business requirements for a campus network upgrade, and providing technical guidance to mid-level consultants on structured cabling specifications. You'd balance hands-on design work with client consultations and team leadership, ensuring solutions align with both technical standards and AECOM's sustainability objectives.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years of specialized ICT consulting experience with demonstrated expertise in at least two of: Data Center design, Structured Cabling Systems, or Outside Plant systems
  • Can articulate how ICT solutions align with client business goals and sustainability objectives, not just technical requirements
  • Has experience managing project budgets and schedules while providing guidance to junior team members
  • Possesses specific knowledge of federal government ICT standards and requirements (given Arlington location and AECOM's government work)

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Quantify your ICT consulting experience by project type (e.g., 'designed structured cabling for 3 data center projects over 50,000 sq ft') rather than listing generic responsibilities

2

Highlight any experience with sustainable infrastructure or LEED-certified projects to align with AECOM's 'sustainable legacies' focus

3

Mention specific experience with federal government clients or projects, given the Arlington location and AECOM's significant government contracting work

4

Include examples of managing project budgets and schedules in your resume, as this is explicitly mentioned in the job description

5

Demonstrate your 'area of specialization or focus' clearly - don't present as a generalist when they're seeking senior-level expertise

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Connect your ICT experience directly to sustainable infrastructure projects or outcomes', 'Provide a specific example of developing a client solution that balanced technical requirements with business goals', "Demonstrate understanding of AECOM's project types by referencing similar work you've done in data centers, campus networks, or outside plant systems", 'Mention experience guiding junior staff while maintaining project budget and schedule constraints']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → AECOM's recent sustainable infrastructure projects in the DC metro area (check their project portfolio)
  • → Their federal government contracting work and specific agency relationships
  • → AECOM's sustainability reports and how ICT fits into their 'sustainable legacies' approach
  • → Recent AECOM thought leadership on smart infrastructure or digital transformation

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your approach to designing ICT infrastructure for a sustainable data center project
2 How have you balanced client business goals with technical requirements on past ICT consulting projects?
3 Describe a time you had to guide mid-level consultants through a complex technical challenge
4 What experience do you have with federal government ICT standards and requirements?
5 How do you ensure projects stay within budget and schedule while maintaining quality in ICT design?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting as a generalist without clear ICT specialization areas (they want 'broad technical knowledge AND an area of specialization')
  • Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating understanding of client business goals
  • Not showing experience with budget/schedule management or team guidance (key responsibilities mentioned)

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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