Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission

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Job Description AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Planner - Transmissionto join our Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team in the Midwest region.

This hybrid role can be based out of AECOM's Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Columbus, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, or Detroit offices. Consideration will also be given for all locations in the Upper Midwest. Our EPP team serves numerous private industry and public utility energy clients, on a variety of energy projects including transmission, grid modernization, and renewable energy developments.  In this role you will lead project teams and work with our environmental planning practitioners and technical subject matter experts to prepare environmental documents, with a particular focus on supporting permitting and entitlement work for our growing line of work with energy developers and utilities.

Projects range from regional transmission programs and grid modernization efforts to large-scale renewable energy developments and complex, multi-jurisdictional permitting efforts. This role would involve serving as a seller-doer, responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships, leading pursuits and project teams, and expanding AECOM's energy permitting and environmental planning portfolio across the Midwest and supporting strategic growth initiatives throughout the U.S. The responsibilities of this role would include, but are not limited to:
Lead environmental planning and compliance efforts for energy infrastructure projects, and coordination and filings with state utility regulatory agencies and public service commissions to support transmission siting, routing, permitting, and certificate approval processes across Midwest jurisdictions, especially within MISO, PJM, and SPP regions. Will include preparation of technical studies and NEPA documentation. Manage early-stage due diligence efforts for siting energy projects and associated infrastructure.

Provide project management on mid- to large-sized projects, including developing and tracking project schedules, budgets, invoicing, and coordination with clients, technical staff and subconsultants. Work on environmental documents and entitlements related to high-profile infrastructure projects, with particular emphasis on energy sector projects. Support projects across the Midwest and other U.S. markets by leveraging AECOM's national technical and project delivery platform.

Contribute to marketing and business development, preparation of proposals, and formulating proposal cost estimates as a seller-doer. Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff by reviewing work products, providing technical guidance, and supporting career development. About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
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