Senior Environmental NEPA Planner
Senior Environmental NEPA Planner
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Job Description
AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Planner professional to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team in the western US. Our EPP team serves numerous federal and private industry clients delivering a variety of resource management and energy infrastructure projects. We specialize in high-visibility complex projects that provide our senior planners with opportunities to grow. This hybrid position may be based out of AECOMs Boulder CO Portland OR or Reno NV locations. We will consider candidates in other western regions in the U.S.
In this role you will lead project teams to prepare environmental analysis and permitting documents with a particular focus on our growing line of work with renewable energy and transmission developers and federal land management agencies.
The responsibilities of this role would include but are not limited to:
- Work with clients to develop solutions to achieve their goals.
- Management and preparation of both federal and state environmental documents as well as management permitting activities for these projects
- Project management including developing and tracking project schedules budgets and invoicing as well as coordination with clients technical staff and subconsultants.
- Serve as a Project Manager on medium- to large-sized environmental compliance projects particularly high-profile energy infrastructure projects.
- Oversee the work of early career staff and mentor others.
- Contribute to marketing and business development preparation of proposals and formulating proposal cost estimates.
- Conduct occasional site visits research data collection and technical writing.
- Attend and/or present at project and public meetings and assist in preparing meeting materials and compiling meeting results including PowerPoint presentations and other materials.
- Interpret and apply applicable government codes ordinances and regulations.
- Act as a quality verifier for technical work products.
- Participate in professional associations/events relevant to the industry.
About AECOMs Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed worldwide internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading world class environmental firm and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the worlds most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.
Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in environmental planning environmental science environmental engineering or related field.
- 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in project or task management of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and related federal and state permitting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in environmental planning environmental science environmental engineering or related field.
- 10 years experience successfully managing project National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and related federal and state permitting.
- Electrical transmission and renewable energy (e.g. solar wind energy storage) experience through preparation of environmental and permitting documents.
- Experience with western US federal and state planning and resource agencies (e.g. the Bureau of Land Management US Forest Service or other federal land management agencies)
- Strong individual and collaborative research and analytical abilities.
- Strong written and oral communication skills including editing oversight and preparation of technical reports.
- Strong organizational skill and an ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
- Actively participated in management of environmental projects including client interaction schedule and budget controls and invoicing.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team identifying what needs to be accomplished and regularly completing tasks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively manage tasks and interact with clients staff and subconsultants.
- Commitment to perform and work with the highest ethical standards.
Additional Information :
- Due to the nature of this role U.S Citizenship is required.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
