Environmental Planner III

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAECOM is seeking an experienced Environmental Planner III to grow their career and join our professional Environmental Planning and Permitting group. This position can be based out of the following AECOM office locations: St. Louis, MO, Indianapolis, IN, Cleveland, OH, Southfield, MI or Chicago, IL. This is a hybrid role.Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:• Preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, including Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Findings of No Significant Impacts, and Environment Impact Statement sections.• Project management including development and tracking schedules, and coordination with technical staff and clients.• Tasks include occasional site visits, research, data collection, and technical writing.• Assist in supporting marketing pursuits, preparation of proposals, and formulating cost estimates.• Support senior staff with business development.• 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.• Manage small and medium-sized projects and serve as a deputy project manager or task lead on larger, more complex projects.• Oversee the work of junior staff and mentor others.• Work directly with clients and subconsultants.About AECOM’s Environment Business LineJoin 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 are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:• BA/BS in environmental studies, planning, or related field.• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education related to environmental planning, conservation planning, and/or natural resources planning, with experience in NEPA document preparation.• Valid Driver's license is required.Preferred Qualifications:• Master's degree in environmental studies, planning or related field.• 5+ years of relevant experience.• Experience as Project Manager and/or Deputy Project Manager on environmental planning projects (minimum 3 years).• Experience preparing and/or managing NEPA environmental documents with extensive knowledge of current regulations and guidance (minimum 3 years).• Understanding of regional programs and permits relating to natural/water resources planning and coastal zone management.Additional Information• Due to the nature of this role, U.S Citizenship is required.Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $75,000.00 - $100,000.00.About AECOMAECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.ReqID: J10114302Business Line: EnvironmentBusiness Group: DCSStrategic Business Unit: WestCareer Area: PlanningWork Location Model: HybridLegal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc