Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager - Energy

AECOM; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager specializing in energy. This hybrid role focuses on leading environmental planning and compliance for major infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in electric transmission and renewable energy projects, with leadership skills and a strong understanding of CEQA and NEPA documentation.

The salary range is between $130,000 and $170,000, and comprehensive benefits are provided including medical, dental, and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in electric transmission and renewable energy, including CEQA/NEPA.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and compliance work.
• Manage early-stage due diligence for siting energy projects.
• Provide project management on mid- to large-sized projects.
• Contribute to marketing and business development.

Skills

Environmental planning

Project management

CEQA/NEPA documentation

Electric transmission

Renewable energy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning or related field

Job description

Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager – Energy

Location: Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, or San Jose, CA offices. Hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and compliance work, supporting development of environmental documents and studies in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other regulations.
• Manage early‑stage due diligence for siting energy projects and associated infrastructure.
• Provide project management on mid- to large‑sized projects, including developing and tracking schedules, budgets, invoicing, and coordination with clients, technical staff and subconsultants.
• Work on environmental documents and entitlements related to high‑profile infrastructure projects, with particular emphasis on the energy sector.
• Contribute to marketing and business development, prepare proposals, and formulate proposal cost estimates as a seller‑doer.
• Provide leadership in mentoring personnel, reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity, and giving constructive feedback on project tasks.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning or related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent in electric transmission and renewable energy (solar, wind, energy storage) including CEQA/NEPA documents, routing and siting analysis, critical issues analysis, land‑use entitlement applications, and/or overseeing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship.

Preferred

• 12+ years of experience managing and preparing CEQA and NEPA documentation.
• Extensive experience in electric transmission and renewable energy CEQA/NEPA, routing, siting, critical analysis, land‑use entitlements.
• Experience and relationships with California planning and resource agencies, processing land‑use entitlements.
• Experience leading licensing with the CPUC and other state transmission agencies.
• Experience leading NEPA and technical studies for projects on federal lands.
• Project management experience on environmental planning and permitting projects.
• Strong organizational, spreadsheet/document tracking skills, and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Compensation

Annual salary range: $130,000 to $170,000. Compensation depends on education, qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellness resources, employee assistance, business travel insurance, awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

EEO Statement

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