Mid-level Environmental Planner

Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a motivated mid-level Environmental Planner specializing in leading National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance processes for immediate employment within our Dallas, Austin or Houston, TX offices. The successful applicant will join a network of existing AECOM specialists across the US and will have the staff resources from across the western US extending from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada available to assist in project delivery.
The responsibilities of this role include:
Assists clients and AECOM project manager(s) in developing and reviewing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, including Categorical Exemptions, Categorical Exclusions, Initial Studies, Environmental Assessments, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Findings of No Significant Impacts, Environment Impact Reports, and Environment Impact Statement.
Supports the preparation of environmental documents such as technical reports permit application packages, and mitigation and monitoring plans.
Interprets and applies applicable government codes, ordinances and regulations.
Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social and economic issues thru the collection of a variety of statistical data, maps and other graphics.
Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans.
Assists clients and project manager(s) with the development of meeting and project materials as necessary (e.g., presentation boards, handouts, agendas and schedules)
Support public meetings and assist in preparing meeting materials and compiling meeting results, including PowerPoint presentations, and other materials.
Play a role in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new projects.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Adobe Portable Document Format application programs. Assists clients and project manager(s) in maintaining project records (e.g., electronic filing, basic database management).
Attends occasional evening and/or weekend meetings based on project needs.
May serve as adjunct planning staff for public agency clients.
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 are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.
AECOM’s  program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.