Environmental Planner III

AECOM • Oakland, CA

454d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Planner III position at AECOM involves supporting various power, water, and transportation infrastructure projects across California. The role requires expertise in regulatory compliance and task management, with responsibilities including project management, technical review, and collaboration with clients and internal teams. The position offers the flexibility of remote work options and is part of a global team dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions to complex environmental challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, Ecology, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
• 4 years of relevant work experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in environmental planning and permitting.
• Valid U.S Driver's license is required for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with the California Environmental Quality Act and/or National Environmental Policy Act.
• Familiarity with permit triggers and requirements, and typical challenges and strategies related to environmental permitting and impact avoidance.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets.
• Experience as a Task Lead or Project Manager on projects involving regulatory permitting, environmental documents, or biological surveys and monitoring.
• Working knowledge of key special-status species in northern California, and the associated state and federal environmental protections.
• Experience in permitting projects with federal and California state agencies related to fish and wildlife, wetlands and waters, and/or coastal development.
• Experience as primary author and/or reviewer of complex environmental documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Good organizational skills and a strong detail-oriented work style.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients and internal staff on complex projects involving biological resource protection, regulatory permitting, CEQA/NEPA support, mitigation, and/or restoration.
• Act as Task Lead or Project Manager on multiple projects, ensuring responsible and timely management of tasks, schedules, and project teams.
• Prepare and/or provide technical review of technical memorandums, permit application packages, and other technical reports.
• Contribute as an active and positive member of AECOM's Environmental Planning and Permitting practice in the Western/Central US.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• Perks and well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees