Senior Environmental Planner

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AECOM' Environmental Planning and Permitting team is growing in Northern California! We are seeking experienced Senior Environmental Planner candidates to join our team.  This hybrid role can be based in Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco or San Jose. 

AECOM is seeking candidates with a demonstrated ability to manage tasks on environmental planning and compliance projects, successfully interface with clients, apply sound business development strategies, and prepare proposals and deliverables that respond to our clients’ needs.

The successful candidate would join our multi-disciplinary team to engage with our expanding pool of public and private sector clients, manage task orders within large environmental planning programs, and coordinate with our team and subcontractors to complete environmental compliance processes and documentation.  The candidate will primarily lead environmental clearance and compliance work on roadway transportation and other infrastructure projects. Work will include interaction with senior project managers and task leaders; client staff; and representatives from cities, counties, and local, regional, state, and federal agencies. May serve as a project manager, deputy project manager, task manager, or technical specialist depending on the project assignment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead environmental planning and compliance work and support the development of environmental documents and studies in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other state and federal environmental regulations.
• Project oversight, authority and accountability. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables. Manage subconsultants and technical staff.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop work programs designed to provide innovative and progressive project solutions.
• Prepare effective technical and cost proposals and take an active role in the development of new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Provide leadership in mentoring personnel.

About AECOM’s 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 world’s 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field.
• 6+ years relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in environmental planning and CEQA/NEPA compliance experience.
• Valid U.S Driver's license is required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:              

• 10+ years of relevant environmental planning and compliance experience.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence and project management experience in the area of technical report writing related to CEQA/NEPA compliance as well as other types of technical reports and regulatory (federal, state, local) permitting documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively manage projects and interact with teams of staff, subconsultants, and clients; successful candidate will have the ability to write concise technical documents; to multi-task effectively to accommodate working on various simultaneous and diverse projects; and to follow through to completion all assigned and delegated tasks
• Experienced in environmental compliance, permitting, and agency consultations
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing and overseeing the environmental planning and permitting efforts associated with transportation infrastructure.
• Experience successfully coordinating and managing CEQA/NEPA document preparation and technical studies for Caltrans projects.
• Experience in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new projects

• Due to the nature of the work, US 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 aecom.com. 

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, you’ll 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 you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where 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.