Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced Mid-level Environmental Planner III to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting Group. This hybrid role will be based out of Indianapolis, IN.

In this role, you will play a central part in the environmental project lifecycle by providing technical assistance and task management for a variety of planning and permitting efforts. You will collaborate with senior staff to help draft and refine critical regulatory documents, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permit applications. A significant portion of your role will involve task management, requiring you to stay organized and keep pace with multiple moving parts by tracking project tasks, timelines, and deliverables. You will serve as an agency liaison with state and federal agencies, such as the USACE and USFWS, assisting with the consultation process and helping to resolve technical permitting questions. Additionally, you will support the growth of our junior staff by providing peer reviews of field data and technical writing, while continuing to develop your own expertise.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to :

• Technical Writing & Authoring: Supports the preparation of natural resources documents such as Biological Technical Reports, Biological Assessments, Habitat Conservation Plans, and Wetland Delineation Reports, operating as the primary author when appropriate.
• Permitting & Compliance: Assists in the development of environmental permit application packages, technical reports, and mitigation and monitoring plans, ensuring all documents accurately interpret and apply applicable government codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Task Management: Performs essential task management duties to keep projects on track, including facilitating recurring status meetings, managing milestone check-ins, and handling day-to-day interfacing with internal teams and sub-consultants.
• Field Investigation: Supports field efforts by performing field inspections to gather data relevant to the project development, environmental review process, and permitting efforts.
• Data Research & Analysis: Collects and synthesizes environmental, land use, and resource data (e.g., GIS layers, agency databases, field results) to support NEPA documentation, permitting strategies, and impact analysis.
• Public & Agency Outreach: Assists project managers with the development of meeting materials, including presentation boards, handouts, agendas, and PowerPoint presentations; supports public meetings by compiling results and maintaining project records.

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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, biology, ecology, natural resources management or a related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in environmental planning, permitting, or natural resources.
• Valid Driver's license and the ability to travel to project sites and safely operate a vehicle is required.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Master’s Degree in a related environmental or planning field.
• Development and review of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, including Categorical Exclusions (CE), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), as well as regional state-level environmental reviews.
• Demonstrated experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and Clean Water Act (Sections 404 and 401) permitting.
• Technical Writing : Proven track record of authoring technical reports, environmental assessments (EAs), or permit application packages that have been successfully submitted to regulatory agencies.
• Professional certification such as AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners), PWS (Professional Wetland Scientist), or CEP (Certified Environmental Professional).
• Proficiency in the Midwest or Northcentral/Northeast Regional Supplements for wetland delineations.
• Established experience coordinating with Midwest regional agencies (e.g., USACE Chicago/Rock Island/Detroit Districts, USFWS, or state-specific agencies like IDEM, IEPA, or MDNR).
• Species Expertise: Knowledge of Midwest-specific threatened and endangered species (e.g., Indiana Bat, Northern Long-eared Bat, or Rusty Patched Bumble Bee) and experience with Section 7 consultation.
• Experience serving as a Task Lead or Deputy Project Manager, including managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary sub-consultants.
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Field Maps for spatial analysis and environmental constraints mapping.
• Ability to conduct field assessments (e.g., wetland delineations or habitat surveys) in various Midwest terrains and weather conditions.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM 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.