Environmental Planner - Transmission Permitting (Hybrid)

AECOM Corporation; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-level Environmental Planner with a focus on transmission to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team in the Midwest region. This hybrid role can be based in multiple offices and emphasizes seller-doer responsibilities, client relations, and project leadership across energy projects.

The role involves leading or supporting environmental planning, NEPA documentation, and state utility permitting efforts, with travel across the Midwest

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, natural resources, engineering, or a related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency in electric transmission and renewable energy through supporting permitting and routing analyses.
• Ability to travel for agency/client meetings, as needed.
• A valid driver's license is required, with the ability to pass an MVR check.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support environmental planning and compliance efforts for energy infrastructure projects, including permitting and siting analyses across Midwest jurisdictions.
• Coordinate filings with state utility regulatory agencies and public service commissions for siting, routing, permitting, and certificate approvals.
• Manage early-stage due diligence for siting energy projects and related infrastructure.
• Provide project management on small to mid-sized projects, including schedules, budgets, invoicing, and client coordination.
• Support environmental documents and entitlements for energy sector projects.
• Contribute to marketing and business development, including proposals and cost estimates as a seller-doer.
• Mentor junior staff and support career development.

Skills

Travel availability

US citizenship

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field

Job description

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-level Environmental Planner with a focus on transmission to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team in the Midwest region. This hybrid role can be based in multiple offices and emphasizes seller-doer responsibilities, client relations, and project leadership across energy projects.

The role involves leading or supporting environmental planning, NEPA documentation, and state utility permitting efforts, with travel across the Midwest