Senior Environmental Planner

Job Description

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Planning professional focused on transportation to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team in Phoenix, AZ.  You will work with a team of technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering environmental planning, impact assessment, environmental documentation and compliance services to transportation clients. 

In this role you will lead transportation planning projects, State highway facilities planning and development, and possibly transit, bike and other low-carbon transportation project planning and permitting. Roadway transportation projects will include interaction with senior project managers and task leaders, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) staff, and representatives from local, regional, state, and federal agencies. In this role you may serve as a project manager, deputy project manager, task manager, or senior technical specialist, depending on the project assignment.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) expertise and permitting oversight, authority, and accountability for projects.
• Provide environmental support to for transportation projects including support of Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) projects. 
• Serve as a Project Manager on different size projects, including financial management and reporting, subconsultant oversight, and technical staff management.
• Respond to ongoing requests to support ADOT projects, including refining task needs, scoping and costing tasks, and identifying and assigning technical staff.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards are met on all project deliverables.
• Provide leadership in mentoring personnel, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback.

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 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning or related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in successfully coordinating and managing NEPA document preparation and technical studies for transportation projects.
• Valid Driver's license is required for this role.
• Due to the nature of this role, U.S Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in successfully coordinating and managing NEPA document preparation, technical studies, and business development for transportation projects.
• Experience working on or understanding regulatory and permitting requirements for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and/or Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) projects.
• Ability to write a range of NEPA documents and support technical documentation for transportation projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively manage projects and interact with teams of staff, subconsultants, and clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Adobe Portable Document Format application programs.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence and experience in working with teams, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory personnel.
• Exceptional detail orientation and attention to quality.
• Experience in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new projects.

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.

 

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.