Environmental Planner / Permitting Specialist (NEPA)

AECOM is hiring an Environmental Planner in Conshohocken, PA, to support transportation projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. Responsibilities include preparing NEPA documents, conducting field evaluations, and public involvement activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and familiarity with environmental regulations and transportation agencies.
About the position

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Planner for the Greater Pennsylvania area to work out of either our Philadelphia or Conshohocken office. This position will support our Planning team within our Transportation business line. The candidate will work under the direction of transportation, environmental planning, and urban planning staff to provide environmental support for transportation projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region and beyond. This job will involve (but is not limited to) working under the general direction of the Task or Project Lead: 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.), Public involvement activities including preparation of meeting materials, attendance at meetings, and responding to comments.

Responsibilities
• Support of planning studies and reports
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• Preparation of NEPA documents, including Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments and possibly Environmental Impact Statements
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• Field evaluations and assessments, such as wetland delineations, resource assessments, and threatened and endangered species screening
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• Preparation of technical reports
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• Preparation of waterway permit packages (federal and state water encroachments, coast guard, aids to navigation, etc.)
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• Public involvement activities including preparation of meeting materials, attendance at meetings, and responding to comments

Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, or related field plus two (2) years of experience in the planning and environmental permitting field in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and/or Delaware or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience

Nice-to-haves
• Master's Degree in Environmental Planning, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, or related
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• Experience with the preparation of NEPA environmental documents, including CE’s EA’s and EIS’s for FRA, FTA and/or FHWA
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• Experience with wetland delineations using the USACE Regional Supplements and biological field surveys
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• Experience developing regulatory permit applications and assessing impacts to jurisdictional resources
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• 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
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• Transit or transportation experience; especially PennDOT, DelDOT, NJDOT, PA Turnpike Commission, and/or Amtrak and familiarity with agency processes
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
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• Working knowledge of ArcGIS
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• Strong written and oral communication skills

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