About the Role
AECOM's Northern California Environmental Planning & Permitting team is seeking an experienced Urban and Environmental Planner III to engage with public and private sector clients on land planning projects and environmental impact analyses, including CEQA compliance. The role involves supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client engagement, serving in various project management capacities.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the management and preparation of comprehensive planning and strategic urban planning documents and regulatory documents, such as zoning codes.
- Lead and support environmental planning and compliance 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 and permitting.
- Coordinate project tasks among technical staff, subcontractors, and clients.
- Manage finances and schedules, and report 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.
- Engage in business development activities and pursuits, including responding to proposals, client engagement, and identifying, researching, and tracking potential business opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field.
- 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in urban planning, environmental analysis and document preparation pursuant to CEQA/NEPA.
- Valid U.S. Driver's license is required.
- US Citizenship is required.
Skills
- Urban planning
- Environmental analysis
- CEQA/NEPA compliance
- Technical report writing
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Environmental studies
- Regulatory compliance and permitting
- Agency consultations
- Business development support
Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Oakland, CA
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 4 years of relevant experience
- 6+ years of relevant experience (preferred)
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- USD 85000.00 - USD 120000.00 - yearly
Benefits
- 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
- Employee stock purchase plan
About the Company
- AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
- AECOM's Northern California Environmental Planning & Permitting team is growing.
- AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm.
- AECOM is known for award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery.
- AECOM provides sustainable solutions for challenging environmental issues.
- AECOM's global clients and projects span various market sectors and geographies.
- AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet diverse employee needs.
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
- AECOM is a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities.
- AECOM solves clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.
- AECOM teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
- AECOM champions employee growth and career ambitions.
- AECOM offers opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects.
- AECOM provides cutting-edge technology and a network of experts.
- AECOM has award-winning training and development programs.
- AECOM fosters a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community.
Equal Opportunity
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- 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.
