Requisition/Vacancy No\. 117037BR
**Position Title** Environmental Planner II
**Job Category** Planning
**Business Line** Environment
**Office Region** USA \- Central
**Office Location** US \- Dallas, TX \- 1950 N Stemmons Freeway
**Why Choose AECOM?** AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public\- and private\-sector clients\. With nearly 100,000 employees — including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals — serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the \#1 engineering design firm by revenue in _Engineering News\-Record_ magazine’s annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by _Fortune_ magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company\. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high\-rise buildings and government\. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients’ projects\. A _Fortune 500_ firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion\. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www\.aecom\.com\.
**About the Business Line** **Environment**
Our team of environment specialists offers clients expertise in air quality, impact analysis and permitting, environmental health and safety management consulting/due diligence, remediation consulting/engineering and construction/site restoration, specialty and emerging technologies, waste services and water and natural resources\.
**Job Summary** The Environmental Sciences Department in the AECOM Dallas office is actively seeking a creative and highly talented **Environmental Planner** for immediate employment\. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career as an Environmental Planner\. AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, dynamic, and challenging projects to further professional growth\. The Environmental Planner position will entail assisting with the coordination of production efforts with clients and staff, providing support for the coordination with environmental agencies and local municipalities, and assisting in the development of NEPA documents and planning studies\.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
+ Working with Environmental Sciences Department staff on challenging transportation and environmental planning projects in Texas and the Nation, as appropriate
+ Providing appropriate support to AECOM multidisciplinary teams in delivering satisfactory outcomes to the client
+ Assisting in the preparation of environmental permit applications, NEPA documents, and planning studies
+ Assisting with marketing pursuits for the Environmental Science Department
+ Conducts technical analysis and upholding technical standards on variety of planning and environmental projects
+ Works with scientists and planners performing monitoring, field survey, and data collection activities
+ Assists with the delivery of environmental permit applications, NEPA documentation, and planning studies on assigned projects
+ Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence
+ Interprets and applies appropriate federal, state, and local laws to specific projects
+ Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations
+ Identifies potential issues and opportunities in particular communities that could be mitigated through appropriate planning
+ Maintains professional knowledge of latest environmental regulations, requirements, and best practices
+ Recommends priorities, schedule, and funding sources to implement planning projects
+ Provides support to public involvement activities associated with linear infrastructure projects
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Urban or City Planning, Engineering, or related field
+ 3\+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalent combination of education skills, knowledge, abilities, and experience
+ Master’s degree in related discipline can substitute for up to two years of work experience
+ Knowledge of principles and practices of planning, research, and data collection
+ Understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act \(NEPA\) and land use regulations
+ Experience working with teams in conducting field surveys and data collection to support the preparation of environmental documents
+ Knowledge of federal and local regulations guiding the planning/environmental process required for transportation projects
+ Experience in evaluating long linear infrastructure facilities
+ Understanding the importance of meeting critical deadlines
+ Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
+ Creative problem\-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well\-defined practical problems
+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with large multidisciplinary teams
+ Ability to work independently or in a team environment, as needed
+ Excellent oral/written communication skills to convey complex information concisely and accurately
+ Ability to work well under pressure in a fast pace environment
+ Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Internet Applications, and understanding of Geographic Information System \(GIS\)
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Ability to perform air quality and noise modeling for a variety of projects, including land use projects and plans, transportation planning, etc\.
+ Knowledge and experience in air and noise modeling and noise monitoring \(e\.g\., TNM, HUD Noise Models and Integrated Noise Model \(INM\)\), air quality modeling \(e\.g\. Caline, CAL3QHC, and MOVES\); and in the preparation of NEPA\-related noise and air quality analyses
+ Experience in preparing permit applications and conducting consultation with agency staff as required under Sections 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act, Sections 7 and 10 of the Endangered Species Act, preparing or overseeing wetland delineations and biological inventories; conducting impact analysis for NEPA documents
**What We Offer** AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people\. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide\. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people\. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow\.
AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply\. For further information, please click here to view the EEO Is The Law poster\.
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