Mid-level Environmental Planner - Transmission focus

AECOM
Indianapolis, Chicago, Columbus, Cleveland, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Detroit
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 90,000 - 115,000 annuallyFunction: Environmental & SustainabilityEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Client relationship management","Project coordination","Technical study preparation","Mentoring","Cross-functional coordination"]

Lead or support environmental planning and compliance for energy infrastructure, with a transmission focus. Coordinate and file with state utility regulatory agencies and public service commissions to support transmission siting, routing, permitting, and certificate approvals across Midwest jurisdictions. Prepare technical studies and NEPA documentation, manage due diligence, and provide project management for small to mid-sized efforts while partnering with clients, technical staff, and subconsultants.

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Mid-level Environmental Planner - Transmission focus

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Job Summary

Lead or support environmental planning and compliance for energy infrastructure, with a transmission focus. Coordinate and file with state utility regulatory agencies and public service commissions to support transmission siting, routing, permitting, and certificate approvals across Midwest jurisdictions. Prepare technical studies and NEPA documentation, manage due diligence, and provide project management for small to mid-sized efforts while partnering with clients, technical staff, and subconsultants.
Location: Indianapolis, Chicago, Columbus, Cleveland, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Detroit
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Environmental & Sustainability
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead or support environmental planning and compliance for energy infrastructure, coordinating filings with state utility regulatory agencies and public service commissions for transmission siting, routing, permitting, and certificate approval processes.
  • •Prepare technical studies and NEPA documentation to support permitting and entitlement efforts.
  • •Manage early-stage due diligence for siting energy projects and associated infrastructure.
  • •Provide project management support for small to mid-sized projects (schedules, budgets, invoicing, and coordination with clients and technical teams).
  • •Contribute to marketing and business development through proposals, cost estimates, and mentoring junior and mid-level staff.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 90,000 - 115,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsurancePaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEquityFlexible Work

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, natural resources, engineering, or a related field.
  • •4 years of relevant experience supporting electric transmission and renewable energy permitting, including routing/siting analysis, land use entitlement applications, and/or overseeing technical teams.
  • •Ability to travel for agency/client meetings as needed.
  • •A valid U.S. Driver's license is required.
  • •U.S. Citizenship is required for this role.
Experience:Electric transmissionRenewable energySolarWind energyEnergy storageNEPAPermittingState utility commissions
Education:Bachelor's in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, natural resources, engineering, or related field
Skills:Client relationship managementProject coordinationTechnical study preparationMentoringCross-functional coordination
Licenses:U.S. Driver's license
Languages:English

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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