Senior Environmental Planner — Transmission & Grid Permitting

AECOM; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting team in the Midwest. The hybrid role can be based in multiple Midwest offices, including St. Louis and Kansas City.

You will lead environmental planning, support permitting and entitlement work for energy projects, and help expand AECOM's energy permitting portfolio across the Midwest and beyond. Strong client relationships and seller-doer capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, natural resources, engineering, or related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education in electric transmission and renewable energy.
• Ability to travel for agency/client meetings, as needed.
• A valid driver's license is required, with the ability to pass an MVR check.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and compliance efforts for energy infrastructure projects and coordinate filings with state utility regulatory agencies and public service commissions across Midwest jurisdictions.
• Manage early-stage due diligence for siting energy projects and associated infrastructure.
• Provide project management on mid- to large-sized projects, including schedules, budgets, invoicing, and client coordination.
• Work on environmental documents and entitlements related to high-profile infrastructure projects, especially energy sector.
• Support projects across the Midwest and other U.S. markets leveraging AECOM's national platform.
• Contribute to marketing and business development, proposals, and cost estimates as a seller-doer.
• Mentor and develop junior staff by reviewing work and providing technical guidance.

Skills

Travel readiness

US Citizenship

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting team in the Midwest. The hybrid role can be based in multiple Midwest offices, including St. Louis and Kansas City.

You will lead environmental planning, support permitting and entitlement work for energy projects, and help expand AECOM's energy permitting portfolio across the Midwest and beyond. Strong client relationships and seller-doer capabilities are essential.