Mid-level Environmental Planner

Company Description

At AECOM, we deliver a better world through infrastructure consulting that helps communities thrive. We partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies worldwide. With a team of over 50,000 professionals across planning, design, engineering, digital innovation, and construction, we are a trusted partner in delivering sustainable and resilient solutions. Join us and bring your bold ideas and big dreams to a global platform.

The Environmental Planning and Permitting team in northern California is seeking an experienced Mid-level Environmental Planner (Environmental Planner III). This hybrid position can be based out of our Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, or Sacramento offices. The successful candidate will engage with public and private sector clients, contributing to and leading the completion of environmental processes.

• 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 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.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field.
• Four years of relevant experience in environmental planning related to CEQA/NEPA.
• Valid U.S. Driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship (required).

• Six or more years of experience focusing on environmental planning.
• Ability to independently write technical reports for CEQA/NEPA and other regulatory documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills for interacting with teams, subconsultants, and clients.
• Experience in environmental studies, CEQA/NEPA documentation, and agency consultations for infrastructure projects.
• Experience or interest in supporting business development efforts for new projects.

Paid compensation will be based on education, qualifications, experience, and location. Salary range: $85,000 to $115,000 per year.

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, travel insurance, recognition awards, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. We solve complex challenges across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our teams partner with public and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

Work on groundbreaking projects, both locally and globally, and shape the future with cutting‑edge technology and expert networks. Our award‑winning training and development programs help you grow technical and leadership skills. The culture values respect, collaboration, and community, giving you freedom to grow.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information submitted will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.