Environmental Planner - Transmission & Permitting (Hybrid)

AECOM; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM has an exciting Mid-level Environmental Planner - Transmission focus role in the Midwest. The position supports environmental planning and permitting for energy infrastructure, including transmission projects, grid modernization, and renewable developments.

You will lead or support project teams, develop client relationships, and contribute to proposals while working in a hybrid model. Travel to multiple Midwest offices may be required, and you will mentor junior staff as part of project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, natural resources, engineering, or related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in electric transmission and renewable energy.
• Ability to travel for agency/client meetings, as needed.
• A valid U.S Driver's license is required for this role.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support environmental planning and compliance efforts for energy infrastructure projects, coordinating with state utility regulatory agencies and public service commissions to support transmission siting, routing, permitting, and certificate approval across Midwest jurisdictions.
• Manage early-stage due diligence for siting energy projects and infrastructure.
• Provide project management on small to mid-sized projects, including schedules, budgets, invoicing, and client coordination.
• Work on environmental documents and entitlements related to energy projects.
• Support projects across the Midwest and other U.S. markets by leveraging AECOM's national delivery platform.
• Contribute to marketing and business development, preparation of proposals, and formulating proposal cost estimates as a seller-doer.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff by reviewing work products and providing technical guidance.

Skills

Project coordination

Client communication

Regulatory compliance

NEPA understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning

Job description

AECOM has an exciting Mid-level Environmental Planner - Transmission focus role in the Midwest. The position supports environmental planning and permitting for energy infrastructure, including transmission projects, grid modernization, and renewable developments.

You will lead or support project teams, develop client relationships, and contribute to proposals while working in a hybrid model. Travel to multiple Midwest offices may be required, and you will mentor junior staff as part of project