Kimley-Horn

Transportation and urban planning consultants

Environmental Planner

Environmental EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeVirginia Beach, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or a related degree is required; alternatively, a Master's degree with six or more years of experience qualifies.
At least seven years of progressively responsible professional-level planning experience related to transportation planning, environmental planning, urban planning, or the specific area of assignment is required; alternatively, six or more years with a Master's degree qualifies.
Strong writing and communication skills, organization, problem solving, and consensus building are required.
Commitment to high-quality work with attention to detail is required.
Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects is required.
Ability to lead planning projects and provide direction to entry-level Analysts is required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the planning and environmental team for infrastructure clients, acting as a Planning and Environmental Manager for infrastructure projects.
Lead the writing of technical plans and reports, summary papers, environmental documents, and reevaluations, including defining work scope and developing recommendations.
Provide input, technical guidance, and direction to other team members, including managing team workflow.
Respond to information requests from clients and other project team members.
Build and maintain client relationships.
Mentor and develop Analysts, providing leadership in an environment that encourages teamwork, initiative, and growth.

Discipline/Focus

Planning, Environmental
Overview

Known as one of FORTUNE’S “100 Best Companies to Work For,” Kimley-Horn is seeking a Environmental Planner to expand our multi-disciplinary environmental planning team in Virginia Beach.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member on the planning and environmental team for infrastructure clients, serving as a Planning and Environmental Manager for infrastructure projects
Lead the writing of technical plans and reports, summary papers, environmental documents, and re-evaluation, including defining work scope and developing recommendations
Provide input, technical guidance, and direction to other team members, including managing workflow of the team
Respond to information requests from the client and others on the project team
Build and maintain client relationships
Mentor and develop Analysts, provide leadership in an environment that encourages teamwork, initiative and growth

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the field of Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or a related degree
7+ years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience related to specific area of assignment such as transportation planning, environmental planning or urban planning or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience
Excellent writing and communication skills, organization skills, problem solving, and consensus building
Commitment to producing high quality work, with an emphasis on attention to detail
Self-motivated team player
Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects
Ability to lead planning projects, including providing direction to entry-level Analysts

Base Salary Range:

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Position Type

Experienced

About the Company

Kimley-Horn

Transportation and urban planning consultants

Kimley-Horn provides planning and design consultancy for urban and transportation projects across North America for public and private sectors. Their multi-disciplinary teams deliver end-to-end services in planning, design, and project management through integrated collaboration and client-focused goals. They differentiate themselves with an integrated, team-based approach that coordinates all project parts and emphasizes community outcomes and value. Their goal is to help communities create safer, more efficient, and higher-performing urban systems through practical, well-managed planning and design.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Raleigh, NC
Founded: 1967

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