Senior Energy Environmental Planner & Project Manager

AECO; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager - Energy to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting team in California. This hybrid role supports energy projects, including transmission, grid modernization, and renewables, and involves leading project teams and client coordination.

The role emphasizes seller-doer responsibilities, mentoring staff, and delivering CEQA/NEPA documentation while managing schedules and budgets for complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning or related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency in electric transmission and renewable energy through CEQA/NEPA documents and siting analysis.
• A valid U.S. Driver's license is required.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and compliance work.
• Develop environmental documents and studies in CEQA/NEPA contexts.
• Manage early-stage due diligence for siting energy projects.
• Provide project management on mid- to large-sized projects (schedules, budgets, invoicing).
• Work on environmental documents and entitlements for energy projects.
• Support marketing, proposals, and cost estimates as a seller-doer.

Skills

CEQA/NEPA experience

Project management

Team leadership

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager - Energy to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting team in California. This hybrid role supports energy projects, including transmission, grid modernization, and renewables, and involves leading project teams and client coordination.

The role emphasizes seller-doer responsibilities, mentoring staff, and delivering CEQA/NEPA documentation while managing schedules and budgets for complex projects.