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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 is seeking an experienced Senior Transmission Environmental Permitting Specialist specializing in the assessment and permitting with in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and due diligence for a range of projects including renewable energy, electric transmission, and other energy facilities; transportation; and local, state, and federal agencies, and lead growth for our business in Texas. 

This hybrid role can be based in our Dallas, Austin, Houston, New Orleans or Baton Rouge offices.
 
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Manages portfolio of clients with multiple projects.
  • Responsible for delivering revenues assigned from specific clients as a result of repeat business caused by flawless execution of projects.
  • Responsible for leading and participating in key pursuits and wins for the team, office and region.
  • Consistently delivers profit margins planned.
  • Consistently completes project without write-downs or multiplier erosion.
  • Typically manages projects involving RTF (Risk Triggering Factors).
  • Manages complex clients and projects.
  • Supports and mentors team members with multiple projects or programs assignments.

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 science, biology, environmental planning, natural/biological resource management or other related field experience.
  • 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in successfully managing permitting and environmental impact analysis documents and associated technical studies and oversight on high voltage electric transmission lines, renewables and other linear infrastructure.
  • Position requires that the candidate must be able to travel for agency/client meetings as well as field work kick-off and auditing as required.
  • Valid U.S Driver's license is required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in relevant field.
  • 10+ years of work experience in successfully managing permitting and environmental impact analysis documents and associated technical studies and oversight on high voltage electric transmission lines, renewables and other linear infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of Texas and other state requirements and related experience with transportation, renewables, and power projects.
  • Successful staff management experience.
  • NEPA compliance, Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance, and Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.
  • Knowledge of Texas and other state PUC requirements and related experience with wind and solar siting, transmission line routing, and preparing PUC applications. Knowledge of and experience with expert witness testimony a plus.
  • Strong, current and recent experience with agencies (local, state, and federal), electric transmission service providers, utilities and other energy companies, transportation entities, and oil and gas companies.
  • Demonstrated leadership in proposal development and successful pursuit of competitive bids.
  • Experience with environmental permitting, NEPA, relevant environmental regulations and processes, and the associated public engagement processes
  • Experience mentoring staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex interdisciplinary environmental planning projects, including client interaction, schedule and budget controls, and invoicing.
  • Strong experience with client relationship building and leading and delivering environmental permitting services, including ability to manage projects, interdisciplinary teams, and workload, as well as interface with clients.
  • Established agency and client relationships with ability to market and win work successfully and effectively for the team, office and region as related to the energy, electric transmission, utility, and other industrial sectors (e.g., mining, high-tech) as well as transportation.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing and mentoring staff.
  • High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information

  • Due to the nature of this work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

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 2024. 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. 

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