Environmental Planner (Transportation focused)

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced Environmental Planner II (Transportation focused) to join our Arizona Environmental Planning team. In this role, you will be providing technical expertise and managing environmental tasks for public and private transportation and infrastructure clients throughout our US West Region.

*This is a hybrid role that will be based in our Phoenix, AZ office and will work closely with our Environmental and Transportation Planning teams.

In this role, you will play a central part in the transportation project lifecycle by providing environmental technical assistance and task management for a variety of planning and permitting efforts. You will collaborate with senior staff to gather field data, conduct technical analysis, and write technical reports. A significant portion of your role will involve project coordination tasks, where you will track stakeholder coordination, project tasks, and timelines. You will support agency engagement with local, state, and federal agencies to identify and address their concerns and technical questions. Additionally, you will support public involvement efforts by developing public-facing documents and reports and attending public meetings.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to :

• NEPA & Regulatory Support: Assists clients and project managers in the collaborative development and review of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, including Categorical Exclusions (CE), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), as well as regional state-level environmental reviews primarily for transportation-related planning and permitting projects.

• Technical Writing & Authoring: Supports the preparation of technical reports on a variety of topics, such as biological resources, hazardous materials, land use, and socioeconomics.

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis and Mapping: Collects various technical and statistical data, conducts analysis based on the data, and prepares reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, and the natural environment.

• Permitting & Compliance: Assists in the development of environmental permit application packages, technical reports, and mitigation and monitoring plans, ensuring all documents accurately interpret and apply applicable government codes, ordinances, and regulations.

• Task Management: Performs essential task management duties to keep projects on track, including facilitating recurring status meetings, managing milestone check-ins, and handling day-to-day interfacing with internal teams and sub-consultants.

• Field Investigation: Supports field efforts by performing field inspections to gather data relevant to the project development, environmental review process, and permitting efforts.

• Data Research & Analysis: Collects various technical and statistical Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, and prepares reports, maps, and other graphics on land use, physical, social, and economic issues to support impact analysis.

• Public & Agency Outreach: Assists project managers with the development of meeting materials, including presentation boards, handouts, agendas, and PowerPoint presentations; supports public meetings by compiling results and maintaining project records.

• Operational Support: Attends occasional evening or weekend meetings and travels to project sites to support field data collection or stakeholder engagement based on project needs.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, biology, ecology, natural resources management, or a related field.

• 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in environmental planning or transportation planning with state and local transportation agencies, and their environmental policies and practices.

• Valid Driver's license and the ability to travel to project sites and safely operate a vehicle.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ of relevant experience in environmental planning or transportation planning.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and environmental disciplines relevant to transportation planning, such as social and economic considerations, air quality, biological resources, traffic noise, Clean Water Act permitting, and Section 4(f).

• Technical Writing: Proven track record of authoring technical reports, environmental assessments (EAs), or permit application packages that have been successfully submitted to regulatory agencies.

• Field Capability: Ability to conduct field assessments (e.g., wetland delineations or habitat surveys) in various terrains and weather conditions.

• Agency Coordination: Established experience coordinating with stakeholders as well as local, state, and Federal agencies.

• Technical Tools: Demonstrated experience and proficiency in ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Field Maps for data collection, spatial analysis, and environmental constraints mapping.

Additional Information

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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $70000 to $80000.

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 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.

ReqID: J10153412

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Planning

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 70000 - USD 80000 - yearly