AECOM: Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission focused — Detroit, MI, United States

About AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting business whose employer material describes work involving transport, energy, water and the built environment. Its activities bring together planning, design, engineering, scientific work, and programme or construction management. The organisation's described projects concern the physical systems used by communities, from travel and utilities to buildings. Those activities connect technical disciplines with project delivery, supported by digital and business functions around the planning, development and management of infrastructure.

The position and its setting

AECOM lists Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission focused in Detroit, MI, United States, under reference J10162810. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 24 October 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Job Family: Environmental Planning
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

• AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission to 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
• Projects range from regional transmission programs and grid modernization efforts to large-scale renewable energy developments and complex, multi-jurisdictional permitting efforts
• Will include preparation of technical studies and NEPA documentation
• Management: early-stage due diligence efforts for siting energy projects and associated infrastructure
• Delivery: 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
• Contribution: 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
• 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, environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, natural resources, engineering, or a related field
• Travel for agency/client meetings, as needed
• A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required

Experience and professional background

• 10+ years successfully managing permitting and preparing state utility commission and related documentation, understanding of current state and federal regulations and guidance

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Advanced experience leading complex transmission and renewable energy permitting programs, including strategic permitting, agency negotiation, and multi-state routing effort
• Experience leading transmission permitting, routing, and certificate proceedings before state utility commissions and public service commissions within the Midwest or other U.S. jurisdictions
• Experience supporting regulatory hearings or expert witness testimony is a plus
• Experience supporting client development, proposal preparation, and/or business development pursuits
• Experience managing environmental planning or permitting projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and client communications
• Project management experience on environmental planning projects, including client interaction, schedule and budget controls, and invoicing
• Demonstrated leadership in proposal development and successful pursuit of competitive bids
• Experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing and mentoring staff

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Detroit, MI, United States

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Pay and application dates

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Relevant skills

• compliance
• business development
• marketing
• project management
• sustainability
• cost estimation
• communication
• commercial negotiations