Urban and Environmental Planner

Urban and Environmental Planner Sacramento, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000

• $120,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Urban planning Driver's License Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Company Description Work with Us.

Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM's Northern California Environmental Planning & Permitting team is growing and seeking an experienced Urban and Environmental Planner III to join our team. This hybrid position could be based in AECOM's Sacramento, Oakland, or San Francisco offices. The successful candidate would join our team to engage with our expanding pool of public and private sector clients to complete land planning projects and associated environmental impact analyses, including CEQA compliance processes and documentation. Other responsibilities may include supporting business development activities, including coordination and preparation of materials for proposals and client engagement. Roles would include serving as project manager, deputy project manager, task manager, or technical specialist depending on the assignment. Work will include collaboration with AECOM leaders and our clients to remain at the leading edge of environmental planning and community planning and design. We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated ability to manage tasks on environmental planning and compliance projects, successfully interface with clients, and prepare proposals and deliverables that respond to our clients' needs.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead and support environmental planning and compliance work, including the development of environmental documents and studies in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other state and federal environmental regulations. Analyze and describe environmental impacts of project activities for environmental documents that support CEQA and/or NEPA review and permitting. Contribute to comprehensive planning and strategic urban planning documents and regulatory documents, such as zoning codes. Coordinate project tasks among technical staff, subcontractors, and clients. Financial and schedule management and reporting on ongoing tasks and projects. Assist with quality reviews of colleague and subconsultant deliverables. Support the development of work scopes, staffing, and cost estimates for tasks under existing and new contracts. Engage in business development activities and pursuits, including responding to proposals, client engagement, and identifying, researching, and tracking potential business opportunities. 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. 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in urban planning studies and environmental analysis and document preparation pursuant to

CEQA/NEPA.

Valid U.S. Driver's license is required for this role. Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

6+ years of relevant experience in urban planning studies and environmental analysis and document preparation pursuant to

CEQA/NEPA.

Experience with, and interest in urban planning, community planning, long-range policy planning, urban design, zoning, market feasibility, or economic development strategies. Experience with planning documents such as specific plans, general plans, and master plans. Ability to work independently in the area of technical report writing related to

CEQA/NEPA

compliance as well as other types of technical reports and regulatory (federal, state, local) permitting documents. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively interact with teams of staff, subconsultants, and clients. Experienced in environmental studies, CEQA/NEPA documentation, regulatory compliance and permitting, and agency consultations for energy projects. Experience supporting business development efforts in pursuit of new projects. Additional Information About

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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.