Mid-level Environmental Planner

About the role

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced Mid-level Environmental Planner III to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting Group. This hybrid role will be based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Responsibilities

• Technical Writing & Authoring: Supports the preparation of natural resources documents such as Biological Technical Reports, Biological Assessments, Habitat Conservation Plans, and Wetland Delineation Reports, operating as the primary author when appropriate.
• 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 and synthesizes environmental, land use, and resource data (e.g., GIS layers, agency databases, field results) to support NEPA documentation, permitting strategies, and 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, biology, ecology, natural resources management or a related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in environmental planning, permitting, or natural resources.
• Valid Driver's license and the ability to travel to project sites and safely operate a vehicle is required.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Master’s Degree in a related environmental or planning field.
• Demonstrated experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and Clean Water Act (Sections 404 and 401) permitting.
• Proven track record of authoring technical reports, environmental assessments (EAs), or permit application packages that have been successfully submitted to regulatory agencies.
• Professional certification such as AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners), PWS (Professional Wetland Scientist), or CEP (Certified Environmental Professional).
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Field Maps for spatial analysis and environmental constraints mapping.
• Knowledge of Midwest-specific threatened and endangered species (e.g., Indiana Bat, Northern Long-eared Bat, or Rusty Patched Bumble Bee) and experience with Section 7 consultation.
• Established experience coordinating with Midwest regional agencies (e.g., USACE Chicago/Rock Island/Detroit Districts, USFWS, or state-specific agencies like IDEM, IEPA, or MDNR).
• Experience serving as a Task Lead or Deputy Project Manager, including managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary sub-consultants.
• Ability to conduct field assessments (e.g., wetland delineations or habitat surveys) in various Midwest terrains and weather conditions.