Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission Permitting (Hybrid)

AECOM; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in the Midwest is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission to join the Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team. This hybrid role supports energy infrastructure projects across the region, focusing on environmental documents, permitting, and stakeholder engagement.

You will lead project teams, mentor staff, manage client relationships, and pursue new opportunities while leveraging AECOM's national platform.

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 and siting.
• Ability to travel for agency/client meetings, as needed.
• A valid driver's license and ability to pass an MVR check.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and permitting efforts for energy infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate filings with state utility regulators to support siting and certificate approvals across Midwest jurisdictions.
• Manage due diligence for siting energy projects and related infrastructure.
• Provide project management—schedules, budgets, invoicing, and client coordination.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development efforts.
• Support cross-market projects leveraging national platform.

Skills

Project leadership

Environmental planning

Client relationship management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, natural resources, engineering, or related field

Tools

NEPA documentation

Permitting processes

Job description

AECOM in the Midwest is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission to join the Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team. This hybrid role supports energy infrastructure projects across the region, focusing on environmental documents, permitting, and stakeholder engagement.

You will lead project teams, mentor staff, manage client relationships, and pursue new opportunities while leveraging AECOM's national platform.