Hybrid: Senior Env Planner, Transmission Permitting

AECOM Corporation; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission to join the Environmental Planning and Permitting team in the Midwest. This hybrid role can be based in multiple Midwest offices, including Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Columbus, Minneapolis, St.

Louis, Kansas City, or Detroit. The role focuses on leading environmental planning, NEPA documentation, and regulatory engagements for energy transmission projects, grid modernization and renewable energy developments across the Midwest

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, natural resources, engineering, or related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience in electric transmission and renewable energy project permitting and siting.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass MVR check.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and compliance for energy infrastructure projects across Midwest jurisdictions.
• Coordinate filings with state utility regulatory agencies and public service commissions to support siting, routing, permitting, and certificate approvals.
• Manage early-stage due diligence for siting energy projects and infrastructure.
• Provide project management on mid- to large-sized projects including schedules, budgets, invoicing, and coordination with clients and subconsultants.
• Work on environmental documents and entitlements for energy projects.
• Support projects across the Midwest leveraging national technical and project delivery resources.
• Contribute to proposals, including cost estimates as a seller-doer.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Environmental planning

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Client relationship development

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning / related field

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission to join the Environmental Planning and Permitting team in the Midwest. This hybrid role can be based in multiple Midwest offices, including Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Columbus, Minneapolis, St.

Louis, Kansas City, or Detroit. The role focuses on leading environmental planning, NEPA documentation, and regulatory engagements for energy transmission projects, grid modernization and renewable energy developments across the Midwest