Senior Environmental Planner – Transmission & Permitting (Hybrid)

AECOM Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Corporation is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting team in the Midwest. This hybrid role can be based in multiple Midwest offices, including Indianapolis and Minneapolis, with consideration for surrounding locations.

Lead environmental planning and permitting for energy projects, manage client relationships, and grow AECOM's energy permitting portfolio across the Midwest and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, natural resources, engineering, or related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent in electric transmission and renewable energy projects (permitting, routing, siting, land use entitlement).
• Ability to travel for agency/client meetings as needed.
• A valid driver’s license is required 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 and permitting across Midwest jurisdictions.
• Manage early-stage due diligence for energy project siting and related infrastructure.
• Provide project management for mid- to large-sized projects, including schedules, budgets, invoicing, and coordination with clients and subconsultants.
• Work on environmental documents and entitlements for energy sector projects.
• Support projects across the Midwest and other U.S. markets using national technical and project delivery platforms.
• Contribute to marketing, proposals, and cost estimates as a seller-doer.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff with technical guidance.

Skills

Travel readiness

Driver's license

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field

Job description

AECOM Corporation is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting team in the Midwest. This hybrid role can be based in multiple Midwest offices, including Indianapolis and Minneapolis, with consideration for surrounding locations.

Lead environmental planning and permitting for energy projects, manage client relationships, and grow AECOM's energy permitting portfolio across the Midwest and beyond.