Smart Water & AMI Consultant

AECOM•Miami, FL

3d•$140,000 - $182,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a skilled and experienced Smart Water & AMI Consultant to join their growing water utility practice. This role involves serving as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to municipal and regional water utilities, assisting them with complex AMI procurements, program deployments, and digital transformation initiatives. The consultant will lead owner's engineer engagements, support procurement processes, and provide technical and strategic guidance to help utilities maximize the value of their metering investments. This position is suited for a seasoned professional with experience working within a utility or directly with one, possessing a strong understanding of meter-to-cash workflows, the vendor landscape, and the organizational dynamics influencing large infrastructure programs.

Requirements

BA/BS in engineering, Business, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a related field + 8 years of experience working for or directly with water organizations in an AMI, metering, or smart water capacity or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Experience with end-to-end AMI deployment or major metering infrastructure upgrade.
Experience with the AMI vendor landscape including platforms such as Itron, Sensus, Neptune, Kamstrup, Master Meter, Badger Meter, and comparable systems.
Experience with meter data management (MDM) systems and their integration with CIS/billing platforms.
Ability/willingness to travel 25% - 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in a relevant technical or business discipline.
Experience working as an owner's representative or independent technical advisor on behalf of a utility client.
Working knowledge of non-revenue water (NRW) concepts, water loss auditing, and AMI-enabled leak detection.
Experience reviewing or drafting procurement documents including RFPs, technical specifications, and contract terms.
Understanding of municipal utility drivers including rate structures, regulatory requirements, conservation mandates, and capital planning.
Active participation in AWWA or similar industry organizations.
Familiarity with AMI data analytics platforms and customer engagement portals (e.g., Itron Temetra, Badger BEACON, Xylem Vue).
Exposure to lead service line replacement (LSLR) programs and AMI's role in supporting compliance and community outreach.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
Experience supporting utilities receiving IIJA/BIL, WIFIA, or SRF funding for AMI capital programs.
Knowledge of water sector cybersecurity standards applicable to AMI and OT environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead owner's engineer engagements supporting utility clients through AMI vendor selection, pilot design, full deployment, and program close-out.
Advise utilities on AMI system architecture decisions including Point to MultiPoint, RF mesh, cellular, LoRa Wan and hybrid communication technologies.
Develop and manage AMI KPI frameworks to track performance against technical, operational, and financial benchmarks.
Facilitate and lead steering committee meetings, technical workshops, and stakeholder sessions.
Draft and review RFPs, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract language for AMI hardware, software, and services.
Conduct structured vendor evaluations using quantitative scoring methodologies across technology, commercial, and operational dimensions.
Perform cost-benefit analyses, total cost of ownership modeling, and rate impact assessments.
Support contract negotiations between utility clients and AMI vendors.
Assess meter data management (MDM) systems and MDMS-to-billing integration readiness.
Evaluate non-revenue water (NRW) programs and identify AMI-enabled leak detection and loss reduction strategies.
Advise on IT/OT integration including SCADA, CIS/billing, GIS, and customer portal connectivity.
Develop business cases for AMI investment aligned to utility drivers including water conservation, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Support proposal development including technical approach, scope of work, and fee estimation for AMI pursuits.
Contribute to white papers, conference presentations, and industry working groups (e.g., AWWA, WaterNow).
Build and sustain relationships with utility clients, technology vendors, and industry peers.