Environmental Planner - Entry Level

3 Months ago

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States

Remote

Subscribe to job alerts

Get a weekly digest of the latest climate jobs from thousands of companies in your inbox.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an entry-level Environmental Planner for a hybrid role in Conshohocken, PA. The position involves supporting planning studies, preparing NEPA documents, conducting field evaluations, and technical writing. A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning or related fields is required. Ideal candidates may have a Master's degree and experience in environmental permitting. The role offers benefits including medical, dental, and paid time off.
About the position

AECOM has an opportunity for an entry-level Environmental Planner to work in our Conshohocken location on a hybrid schedule to learn and develop while working on a variety of interesting and challenging projects with the collaboration of our multi-disciplinary team. This position will support our Planning, Design, and Inspection team within our Transportation business line. The candidate will work under the direction of transportation, environmental planning, and communications staff to provide environmental support for transportation projects.

Responsibilities
• Support of planning studies and reports
,
• Preparation of NEPA documents, including Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments and possibly Environmental Impact Statements
,
• Field evaluations and assessments, such as wetland delineations, resource assessments, and threatened and endangered species screening
,
• Preparation of technical reports
,
• Preparation of waterway permit packages (federal and state water encroachments, coast guard, aids to navigation, etc.)
,
• Research into environmental resources, permitting, or regulations
,
• General technical writing - Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, or related areas

Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geography, or related field or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience

Nice-to-haves
• Masters Degree in Environmental Planning, Ecology, Environmental Science
,
• Environmental Planner/Scientist with some experience in the planning and environmental permitting field
,
• Experience with the preparation of NEPA environmental documents
,
• Experience with wetland delineations and biological field surveys
,
• Experience developing regulatory permit applications
,
• Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations, specifically the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act/Section 2002 of Pennsylvania Act 120; Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act; 25 PA Code Chapters 102, 105, and 106; Sections 9 and 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899, Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and Endangered Species Act
,
• Transit or transportation experience is a plus; especially PennDOT, Amtrak, DellDOT and familiarity with agency processes
,
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
,
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS
,
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
,
• Paid time off
,
• Leaves of absences
,
• Voluntary benefits
,
• Perks
,
• Well-being resources
,
• Employee assistance program
,
• Business travel insurance
,
• Service recognition awards
,
• Retirement savings plan
,
• Employee stock purchase plan

AECOM


Report inaccurate data

|

Leave feedback about this job

AECOM

AECOM

About this company

Stage:Other

Website:aecom.com

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees...read more

More Operations / Supply chain jobs in climate

Other jobs at AECOM