Can artificial intelligence transform infrastructure engineering—and what does that mean for the next generation of graduates?

In this episode of IntoTexas AI, we examine how Dallas-based AECOM and Southern Methodist University are partnering to train engineers who can work alongside AI to design and build the world’s most important infrastructure projects.

We also explore AECOM’s broader AI strategy, including its acquisition of Norwegian startup Consigli and the company’s ambitious effort to integrate AI into core engineering workflows.

In this episode:

• Why AECOM partnered with SMU
• What “AI-native infrastructure engineers” means
• How AI is changing engineering careers
• AECOM’s $390 million acquisition of Consigli
• Why engineering firms are beginning to act like technology companies
• What this means for students graduating into the AI era
• Why Dallas could become a global center for AI-driven infrastructure innovation

Featured Organizations:

• AECOM
• Southern Methodist University
• Consigli

Why this matters:

As AI reshapes industries across the economy, infrastructure engineering may be one of the most important sectors to watch. The companies that combine technology, talent, and responsible deployment could define how the world is designed and built for decades to come.

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