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Thoughts on AECOM's focus shifting towards digital transformation?

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·3d ago·2 comments
Hey all, has anyone else noticed a big push towards digital transformation initiatives at AECOM lately? Seems like every other meeting or company-wide announcement is about it. While I get the need to modernize and stay competitive, I'm a bit concerned about what this means for our traditional engineering roles. Are they trying to automate us out of jobs, or is this more about enhancing our capabilities? My manager is pretty vague on specifics, just keeps saying 'efficiency gains.' Wondering if others are seeing this trend and what their take is. Is this a sign of good things to come, or is it a precursor to something less positive down the line? Curious to hear if anyone has insights or has seen similar shifts in other major engineering firms.

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·3d ago

I've seen the same push. My take is that it's more about augmenting than replacing. Think about it – more data, better tools, faster analysis. It should free up engineers from tedious tasks to focus on higher-level problem-solving and innovation. Embrace the new software and platforms; they're likely here to stay and will eventually become essential skills. It might be a learning curve, but probably worth it in the long run for career development.

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·3d ago

Honestly, I'm a little skeptical. 'Efficiency gains' sounds like corporate speak for 'doing more with less.' If it means fewer engineers are needed for the same projects, then yes, it's a job security concern. While I agree modernization is necessary, I haven't seen clear evidence that this 'digital transformation' will genuinely enhance our core engineering skills. It feels more like a cost-cutting measure disguised as progress, and I'm worried about the practical impact on day-to-day work and team structures.