Hybrid Transmission Environmental Planner (Mid-Level)

AECO; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Mid-level Environmental Planner with a transmission focus to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting team in the Midwest. This hybrid role can be based in multiple Midwest offices, including Indianapolis or Chicago, offering flexibility and growth opportunities.

You will support environmental planning, NEPA documentation, and regulatory filings, coordinating with state agencies and clients while mentoring junior staff and managing project scopes and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in electric transmission and renewable energy permitting.
• Ability to travel for agency/client meetings.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support environmental planning and compliance for energy infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate and file with state utility regulatory agencies and public service commissions to support siting, routing, permitting and certificate approval.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Mid-level Environmental Planner with a transmission focus to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting team in the Midwest. This hybrid role can be based in multiple Midwest offices, including Indianapolis or Chicago, offering flexibility and growth opportunities.

You will support environmental planning, NEPA documentation, and regulatory filings, coordinating with state agencies and clients while mentoring junior staff and managing project scopes and budgets.