Environmental Planner - Transportation Focus

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AECOM is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Environmental Planner II to join our California Environmental Planning & Permitting Practice. In this role you will work with our environmental planning practitioners and technical subject matter experts to prepare environmental documents in support of a wide range of local, state, and federal projects, including projects in both the public and private sector.

This is a hybrid role and can be based out of AECOM’s San Diego, Orange, or Los Angeles offices.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Assist in developing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, such as Categorical Exemptions, Categorical Exclusions, Initial Studies, Environmental Assessments, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Findings of No Significant Impacts, Environment Impact Reports, and Environment Impact Statement.
• Support the preparation of other environmental documents such as technical reports, permit application packages, and mitigation and monitoring plans.
• Provide environmental support to a variety of California transportation projects, such as Caltrans, LA Metro, SANDAG, etc. 
• Interpret and applies applicable government codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Assist clients and project manager(s) with the development of meeting and project materials as necessary (e.g., presentation boards, handouts, agendas and schedules)
• Support public meetings and assist in preparing meeting materials and compiling meeting results, including PowerPoint presentations, and other materials.
• Support marketing and proposal efforts.
• Attends an occasional evening and/or weekend meetings based on project needs.
• May serve as adjunct planning staff for public agency clients.

About AECOM’s 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 world’s 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Environmental Planning and Policies, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering).
• 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/ or education in an environmental planning role with NEPA and CEQA experience.
• Valid U.S Driver's license is required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience with local Southern California planning and resource agencies.
• Prior consulting experience.
• Familiarity with California Planning Law, CEQA, NEPA, federal regulatory and compliance guidelines.
• Familiarity with issues related to environmental planning, conservation planning, and/or natural resources planning.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Adobe Portable Document Format application programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain tracking spreadsheets and documents.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, identifying what needs to be accomplished and completing tasks timely.

• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

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 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

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, you’ll 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 you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where 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.