Senior Environmental Planner—Transmission & Permitting

AECOM; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission to join its Environmental Planning and Permitting team in the Midwest. This hybrid role supports siting, routing and permitting for energy projects across multiple states, leading environmental planning teams and client engagements.

You will manage projects from pursuit through delivery, mentor junior staff, and help expand AECOM's energy permitting portfolio in the Midwest and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, natural resources, engineering, or a related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience in electric transmission and renewable energy permitting, routing, siting, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel for agency/client meetings as needed.
• U.S. Citizenship preferred; valid driver's license and MVR check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and compliance efforts for energy infrastructure projects; coordinate with state utility regulators and commissions for siting, routing, permitting, and certificate processes across Midwest jurisdictions.
• Manage early-stage due diligence for siting energy projects and infrastructure.
• Provide project management on mid- to large-sized projects, including schedules, budgets, invoicing, and client coordination.
• Work on environmental documents and entitlements for energy sector projects.
• Support projects across the Midwest and other U.S. markets using AECOM's national platform.
• Contribute to marketing, proposals, and cost estimates as a seller-doer.
• Mentor and develop junior staff by reviewing work and providing guidance.

Skills

Environmental planning

Project management

Regulatory coordination

NEPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission to join its Environmental Planning and Permitting team in the Midwest. This hybrid role supports siting, routing and permitting for energy projects across multiple states, leading environmental planning teams and client engagements.

You will manage projects from pursuit through delivery, mentor junior staff, and help expand AECOM's energy permitting portfolio in the Midwest and beyond.