Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission (Hybrid)

AECOM Corporation

Milwaukee (WI)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 135,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team in the Midwest region. This hybrid role can be based out of AECOM's Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Columbus, Minneapolis, St.

Louis, Kansas City, or Detroit offices, with consideration for other Upper Midwest locations. Our EPP team serves multiple private industry and public utility energy clients, focusing on transmission, grid modernization, and

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 permitting.
Ability to travel for agency/client meetings.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Lead environmental planning and compliance efforts for energy infrastructure projects, including siting, routing, permitting, and certificate approvals across Midwest jurisdictions (MISO, PJM, SPP).
Manage early-stage due diligence for energy project siting and infrastructure.
Provide project management for mid- to large-sized projects, including schedules, budgets, invoicing, and client coordination.
Work on environmental documents and entitlements related to energy sector projects.
Support projects across the Midwest and other U.S. markets leveraging national platform.
Contribute to marketing and business development through proposals and cost estimates; mentor junior staff.