Mid-level Environmental Planner - Transportation focused

AECOM•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM's Environmental Planning and Permitting team is growing in California and seeking an experienced Mid-level Environmental Planner (Transportation focused) individual to join our team. This hybrid position can be based out of our Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, or Los Angeles offices. The successful candidate would join our team to engage with our expanding pool of public and private sector clients to contribute and lead completion of the environmental process. Responsibilities would include supporting and managing CEQA/NEPA documentation and technical studies for transportation, energy, and development-related projects. Other responsibilities may include leading and supporting business development activities, including coordination and preparation of materials for proposals and client engagement. Roles may include serving as deputy project manager, task manager, or technical specialist depending on the project assignment. Work will include collaboration with senior project managers and task leaders; client staff; and representatives from cities, counties, and local, regional, state, and federal agencies. AECOM is seeking candidates with a demonstrated ability to contribute and manage tasks on environmental planning projects and contribute to deliverables that respond to our clients’ needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, or related field.
4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focusing on environmental transportation (CEQA/NEPA).
A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

6+ years of relevant experience focusing on environmental documentation project delivery.
Ability to work independently around technical report writing related to CEQA/NEPA compliance as well as other types of technical reports and regulatory (federal, state, local) permitting documents.
Experience in supporting public works and transportation projects with local, state and federal funding.
Experience and/or interest in supporting business development efforts in pursuit of new projects.
Experienced in environmental studies, CEQA/NEPA documentation, and agency consultations for infrastructure projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively interact with teams of staff, subconsultants, and clients.

Responsibilities

Support and assist with leading environmental planning work, including the development of environmental documents and studies in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other state and federal environmental regulations.
Analyze and describe environmental impacts of project activities for environmental documents that support CEQA and/or NEPA review.
Coordinate project tasks among technical staff, subcontractors, and clients.
Assist with financial and schedule management and reporting on ongoing tasks and projects.
Assist with quality reviews of colleague and subconsultant deliverables.
Support the development of work scopes, staffing and cost estimates for tasks under existing and new contracts.