Mid-level Environmental Planner

AECOM • San Antonio, TX

29d

About The Position

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-level Environmental Planner (Environmental Planner III) professional to join our Environmental Planning team in the western US. We serve numerous Department of Defense clients, delivering a variety of environmental management, planning, and infrastructure projects. We specialize in high-visibility complex projects that provide our senior staff with opportunities to grow. In this role, you will coordinate project teams to prepare environmental analysis and permitting documents with a particular focus on our growing line of work with U.S. Department of Defense clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or higher, in environmental planning, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in project or task management of federal and state environmental permitting and planning efforts, including financial and budgetary management, resource allocation and scheduling, and management of subcontractors.
• Valid U.S. Driver's license is required for this role.
• Due to the nature of this role, U.S Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership of DoD projects, including client interaction, schedule and budget controls, and invoicing.
• Experience implementing and managing DoD projects located in the Midwest, Southwest, or Pacific.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage and/or work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, identifying what needs to be accomplished and regularly completing tasks.
• Command of DoD agency structure, data management systems (including controlled unclassified documents), and current NEPA guidance.
• Proven ability to deliver under NEPA streamlining schedule and document (page count) requirements.
• Experience preparing environmental and permitting documents for Department of Defense (DoD) clients (e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers, US Air Force, Department of the Navy, US Marine Corps).
• Demonstrated mentorship skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to effectively manage tasks and interact with clients, staff and subconsultants.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team to ensure performance of internal technical teams and subcontractors.
• Commitment to perform and work with the highest quality and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to develop solutions to achieve their goals.
• Deputy Project management, including coordination with clients, technical staff, and subconsultants.
• Serve as a Deputy Project Manager on mid-size and large environmental compliance projects, particularly high-profile Department of Defense infrastructure and planning projects and similar projects for other federal clients as needed.
• Oversee the work of early career staff and mentor others.
• Contribute to marketing and business development, preparation of proposals, and formulating proposal cost estimates.
• 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.
• Participate in professional associations/events relevant to the industry.
• Interpret and apply applicable government codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Manage and prepare both federal and state environmental documents as well as managing permitting activities for these projects.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees