AECOM · 8 hours ago
Data & Integration Engineer - Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $158K/yr
4+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Data & Integration Engineer to design and build production-grade integrations and automation systems that enhance construction operations and project delivery.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and maintain production-scale integrations (API, database, file-based, event-driven) that reliably deliver data into a central repository
Build and support a centralized data platform that powers analytics, internal applications, and AI/LLM-enabled workflows
Own integrations end-to-end: source ingestion → normalization → storage → access patterns (BI, APIs, apps, agents)
Implement data normalization and metadata standards so datasets can be reliably reused across teams and products
Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions, including automation and AI-assisted workflows where appropriate
Improve reliability through monitoring, alerting, observability, data validation, and failure recovery (retries, idempotency, backfills)
Contribute to architecture and engineering standards for integration patterns, data modeling, and AI-ready data access (clean interfaces, traceability, auditability)
Build and support internal tools and services (web apps, APIs, utilities) that allow business teams to discover, search, and operationalize data
Enable AI/LLM use cases (semantic search, summarization, classification, structured extraction, agent workflows) by implementing repeatable pipelines, structured outputs, evaluation/QA, and human-in-the-loop controls
Design and maintain data access patterns (views, APIs, query endpoints) that support low-latency application usage and governed analytics
Evaluate and recommend tools/platforms pragmatically; the priority is outcomes and maintainability, not specific products
Debug issues across integrations, data storage, and applications; write clear documentation including data lineage, contracts, and runbooks
Qualification
Required
BA/BS Computer Science or relevant technical field and 4 years of experience in data engineering, systems integration, backend engineering, or automation roles with end-to-end ownership of production systems or demonstrated equivalent of education and experience
SQL and experience with relational databases; ability to design schemas that support operational usage and analytical access
Python or similar language for APIs, transformation logic, and automation tooling
Preferred
Experience with APIs and ETL/ELT workflows including pagination, rate limits, retries, incremental loads, and secure credential handling
Experience building systems with monitoring/alerting and clear failure recovery paths
Experience integrating LLM/AI into automation workflows, including structured outputs, basic evaluation, and failure handling (hallucinations, low-confidence extraction, retries/fallbacks)
Experience with basic software engineering practices: version control, code review, testing, and secure secret management
Ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment
Experience designing data platforms that support multiple consumption modes: reporting, APIs, applications, and AI agents
Familiarity with orchestration/integration frameworks and patterns (scheduling, triggers, queues/events, dependency management)
Experience deploying internal services/tools (admin panels, lightweight apps, APIs) used by non-technical teams
Experience operationalizing AI/LLM workflows into repeatable processes (human-in-the-loop, confidence scoring, structured outputs, drift monitoring)
Understanding of data modeling, governance concepts, privacy/permissions, and system reliability
Experience working with construction, engineering, manufacturing, or other project-based industries where data is tied to cost, schedule, contracts, and field operations
Comfort working with non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
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
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
Recent News
2026-01-16
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