Job Description

AECOMs  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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

About AECOMs 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 worlds 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.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors 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 drivers license is required along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
• Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Additional Information :

• Relocation is not available for this position.

• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

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 2025. Learn more at . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Job Tags

Full time, For subcontractor, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Relocation, Flexible hours

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