Kimley-Horn
Transportation and urban planning consultants
Civil Engineer - Land Development
+ Performance-based bonus + 2-to-1 retirement match + Profit-sharing contribution
About the job
- At least 6 years of relevant engineering design experience.
- A Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months.
- Experience with site civil design, permitting, hydrology modeling programs, storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
- Experience with task management, concept design, and assisting with project management tasks.
- Familiarity with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Ability to build plan sets and other construction documents.
- Design experience involving utilities, site layout, drainage, due diligence, and permitting.
- Perform site development engineering and project management tasks for residential and commercial projects.
- Develop land development site designs.
- Conduct research, coordination, project management, staff management, cost estimating, land-disturbance permitting, and preparation of bid packages and technical specifications.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.
- Build and maintain internal and external professional relationships.
About the company
Kimley-Horn provides planning and design consultancy for urban and transportation projects across North America, serving both public and private clients with a focus on safety, comfort, and performance. Its multi-disciplinary team delivers end-to-end solutions in planning, design, and project management through integrated collaboration, helping define goals and manage projects to completion. The firm stands out by coordinating all project parts in a team-based approach that emphasizes community outcomes and client success. Its goal is to help communities create safer, more efficient, and better-performing urban and transportation systems through practical, well-managed planning and design.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Raleigh, North Carolina
Founded
1967
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What believers are saying
- August 2026 Westlake's 300MW Circle T data center validates Kimley-Horn's private-sector growth.
- July 2026 Toronto launch captures cross-border demand and deepens Canadian client relationships.
- August 27, 2026 Gilroy's SS4A-funded safety plan shows grant-backed pipeline demand.
What critics are saying
- May 2025 Miramar plaintiffs revived malpractice claims against Kimley-Horn; Broward County continues.
- Lakeland's June 2026 data-center backlash spotlights community opposition to Kimley-Horn entitlements.
- A large malpractice verdict would crush public-sector trust and stall future municipal awards.
What makes Kimley-Horn unique
- July 2026 Toronto office extends 20 years of Canadian delivery into a local platform.
- Kimley-Horn's 160-plus North American offices support integrated planning, engineering, and environmental teams.
- The firm wins complex municipal work, from Gilroy safety plans to Tyler ADA mapping.
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Lyon Township data center project remains under review. Fifth plan submitted as township reviews ordinances. PUBLISHED: September 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT The Lyon Township Planning Commission again heard feedback this week from residents as its members continue reviewing a proposed data center project that had originally been approved a year ago. Walbridge, a Detroit-based construction and design company, and one of three developers involved in the Project Flex data center project proposed near Milford Road, south of Grand River Avenue, recently submitted their fifth plan to the township. Walbridge is collaborating on the project with Verrus, a California-based company that builds and operates data centers around the country, and Kimley-Horn, a North Carolina-based engineering and design company. The planning commission unanimously approved the project last September, but since then opposition by local residents has grown. The 172-acre property is already zoned industrial and the three companies were not seeking any variances or zoning changes, so the township board did not need to approve the plan for over 1.8 million square feet of building space. No public hearings were held by the board. But once word got out to local residents, the sentiment has been overwhelming - many are vehemently opposed to the project. "We're talking approximately 1.8 million square feet across six buildings on 172 acres, with a utility substation immediately adjacent to existing residential properties," said Erica Schatt, who lives adjacent to the property where the project is proposed to be built. "The scale of this project matters, because once this facility is built, the impacts are permanent. "I continue to be concerned about what that means for the residents who live immediately next door, not just during construction, but for decades afterward." Schatt also mentioned that the newest plan submitted to the township has added 18-foot walls along the south and east sides of the property. "That wall itself requires a variance," she said. "But there's no comparable 18-foot wall along the western boundary, where the residents are literally the closest to the project or even the north boundary, where there's a school." Township planner Brian Keesey gave an update on where the process stands. "The consultants are still reviewing the fifth submission of the site plan. It is not going on an agenda until we have comments that are back to the applicant," he said at the Monday meeting. "The plan may get revised before it comes back. It may come straight here. We don't know." The township is simultaneously reviewing possible changes to their ordinances and evaluating the project itself. New and amended language is being considered in several different sections of township ordinances including setbacks, energy and water use, special land use criteria and noise. "Details shall be provided to sufficiently describe sound-attenuating methods and vibration dampening systems used to mitigate impacts for chillers and other mechanical equipment associated with the use," the new section reads in part. "A complete acoustical analysis and impact assessment shall be completed, including complete modeling documentation and all modeling inputs and assumptions used in the noise modeling calculations." No one from the project developers spoke at the meeting. Keesey said the township has received several public comments about a waste management plan and added under the public facilities assessment a waste management plan describing handling methods for trash, recycling, batteries, e-waste, and other consumables specific to a proposed use. "I think we have to pay attention to the concerns that have been raised about the noise, electrical usage, water usage, environmental concerns, effects on property values, et cetera," said New Hudson resident Diane Link. "You've heard all this before, but I don't want you to forget that it's something that's really a concern." The process has gotten contentious over the summer. A letter submitted along with a third site plan earlier this year, warned that if approval is further delayed, Verrus will pursue legal action, including injunctions and damages under state and federal law. No legal action has yet been taken. But a new proposal has been offered to the township. Verrus representative Maria Poyer addressed the board and the public at a township meeting on July 6 with added incentives involving Project Flex. She said the township board was presented with the proposal in person on June 4 and a formal letter was submitted to board members on June 7. "The framework includes approximately $10 million in voluntary, township-administered community investments: a $5 million community infrastructure and resiliency fund, a $2 million public safety fund, and a $3 million education and workforce training fund, with priorities set by this board and its residents," Poyer said. "It also commits Verrus to local hiring, a community job fair, and ongoing township coordination, and enforceable neighborhood protections on noise, lighting, landscaping, water use, and environmental stewardship." The next board of trustees meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday Oct. 5 and the next planning commission meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 13.
City of Gilroy spends $237k for road safety action plan. Project aims to identify dangerous intersections, suggest improvements August 27, 2026 City of Gilroy officials are working with a consultant to complete a citywide roadway safety plan that aims to reduce traffic-related injuries and deaths - and attract more funding from outside sources for transportation and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. The City Council on Aug. 3 approved a contract with Kimley-Horn to develop a Comprehensive Roadway Safety Action Plan (CSAP). The cost of the contract is $237,117, most of which is funded by a federal grant from the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The city's gas tax fund will contribute about $47,400 to the cost of the Kimley-Horn contract. The year-long planning process will include an online survey, public workshops and outreach at community events, city staff said. An emphasis will be on input from at-risk and underrepresented community members. The plan will use this collected data and feedback to identify locations and intersections with the most need for safety upgrades - as well as factors that contribute to serious crashes - and recommend prioritized improvement projects to help reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries, according to city staff. Specifically, the CSAP will study the most recent crash data in Gilroy to assist the city in identifying needs and unsafe conditions. The contract comes at a time when crashes resulting in serious injuries and deaths are on the rise in Gilroy. From 2021-25, there were 82 crashes throughout Gilroy with serious injuries or deaths. Six of those were fatalities. In 2025, there were eight crashes with serious injuries and one with a fatality. Since Jan. 2, 2026, there have been at least five crashes with fatalities, city staff said. Two of the fatalities this year were Andrew and Stacia Stuart, who died after they were hit by a vehicle in a crosswalk near Las Animas Elementary School on Jan. 16. Since that collision, the city and Gilroy Unified School District have reacted with other road safety improvements. The City Council earlier this year approved a change to local ordinances to allow speed limits in school zones to be reduced from 25 mph to as low as 15 mph. A completed CSAP will also place Gilroy in a better position to receive safety and construction funding from state and federal grant programs. "Adoption of the plan is critical to the city being eligible to apply for and receive most federal and state transportation-related grants," says a city staff report. "These grants provide the city the opportunity to leverage its limited general and special funds to complete needed transportation-related capital projects." Grant funding for the Kimley-Horn CSAP contract totals about $190,000 from the 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. Potential grant fund sources that the city could benefit from with a completed CSAP are the Highway Safety Improvement Program, Active Transportation Program and One Bay Area Grant Program. The city currently has four pending grant applications that require Gilroy to have a CSAP adopted before any funds can be awarded, according to city staff.
VanTrust Real Estate breaks ground on its first industrial development in McKinney with 121 Commerce Park. First phase of Class A industrial project advances as McKinney continues its emergence as one of North Texas' fastest-growing industrial markets VanTrust Real Estate, LLC (VanTrust) has begun construction on Phase 1 of 121 Commerce Park, the company's first industrial park in McKinney. Phase 1 will include more than 512,000 square feet of Class A industrial space across two speculative buildings, creating significant industrial capacity in one of North Texas' fastest-growing markets. Phase 1 includes Building A, totaling 242,393 square feet, and Building B, totaling 270,479 square feet. Both buildings are designed with flexible single- or multi-tenant configurations and customizable office buildouts to accommodate a broad range of industrial, logistics, light manufacturing and service users. Completion is anticipated in the second quarter of 2027. Situated on 42 acres at the northwest corner of Tina Drive and SH-121, 121 Commerce Park offers direct access to U.S. 75, State Highway 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway and Highway 380, with convenient proximity to McKinney National Airport. As the airport prepares to launch commercial passenger service later this year, continued investment in transportation infrastructure, combined with McKinney's strong population growth, is fueling demand for high-quality industrial development throughout the city. As part of the project, VanTrust will extend a portion of Collin McKinney Parkway to improve traffic flow and access while constructing a new trail connection that links to the regional Cottonwood Creek Trail, expanding recreational connectivity for the surrounding community. The improvements reflect VanTrust's "do right by the dirt" mentality and commitment to thoughtful land stewardship and responsible development. Future plans also call for an additional 250,000 square feet of build-to-suit industrial space in Phase 2 at the northeast corner of Tina Drive and SH-121. "McKinney continues to see incredible growth, and we're excited to bring 121 Commerce Park to market at the right time," said Max Mueller, senior director of development at VanTrust. "This project delivers the kind of flexible industrial space businesses are looking for while also investing in the community through improvements like the Collin McKinney Parkway extension and a new bike trail connection to the Cottonwood Creek Trail." JLL's Kurt Griffin and Nathan Orbin market the project. VanTrust has selected Evans General Contractors, GSR Andrade Architects and Kimley-Horn to support the development of 121 Commerce Park. Since its inception in 2010, VanTrust has experienced rapid growth. The full-service real estate development firm has delivered more than 80 million square feet of office, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, science and technology, and hospitality projects nationwide.
Kimley-Horn earns a spot among 2026's best Internship Programs. Aug 06, 2026, 09:28 ET RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Kimley-Horn was named one of the nation's top internship programs by Yello, earning a spot on the top 100 Internship Programs list. Selected from hundreds of nominations, Kimley-Horn was recognized for creating an internship experience that engages, supports, and prepares early-career talent to become future industry leaders. Kimley-Horn interns are integral members of project teams, contributing to real client work that helps drive successful outcomes for clients and communities while earning competitive compensation and building lasting relationships. In 2025, 84% of Kimley-Horn's more than 1,200 interns received a full-time or returning internship offer, demonstrating the program to be a launchpad for long-term careers. Reflecting on their experience after just one month, Sara Ishak, Landscape Architecture intern, said, "I was able to help with concept designs, hand sketching, outdoor pool deck designs, parking expansions, and other landscape projects. This team has taught me collaboration, technical skills, design analysis, and commitment." That hands-on experience reflects the broader purpose of Kimley-Horn's internship program. "Every Kimley-Horn intern brings fresh ideas, curiosity, and a desire to make a real impact," said Aaron Nathan, Chief Operating Officer, Kimley-Horn. "Our role is to provide influential mentorship, real-world experiences, and meaningful opportunities that help interns grow their future. This recognition reinforces the value of creating an environment where emerging talent can flourish." Presented by WayUp and Yello, the 2026 Top 100 Internship Programs list has been announced annually on National Intern Day since 2017. This year's list was shaped by more than 110,000 votes and a competitive application process that evaluated key criteria, including professional development, intern engagement, company culture, continuous improvement, conversion opportunities, compensation, and unique program elements. About Kimley-Horn Kimley-Horn is a leading engineering, planning, and design consulting firm with more than 11,000 employees in 175+ offices in North America. Operating across various disciplines, Kimley-Horn works as a unified team to serve its clients and support its employees. Kimley-Horn is Great Place To Work Certified(TM) and adheres to the philosophy of delivering exceptional client service while providing an environment where its people can flourish. For more information, please visit www.kimley-horn.com and follow Kimley-Horn on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. SOURCE Kimley-Horn
PowerHouse files for 300MW data center campus outside Dallas-Fort Worth. Company's pipeline in Lone Star State totals more than 10GW August 06, 2026 PowerHouse data centers is set to expand further in Texas, with plans for a new campus outside Fort Worth. First reported by NBC and others, Kimley-Horn has filed for the development of a data center on approximately 87.96 acres of land in the town of Westlake. Westlake is a town in Denton and Tarrant counties, located north of Fort Worth. The project is set to be located at 13580 Denton Highway, at the northeast corner of the intersection of United States Highway 377 and Westport Parkway. Known as the Circle T Data Center, site plans suggest up to four 300,000 sq ft (27,870 sqm) buildings are planned, totaling 300MW. The listed owner is Circle T Owner LP, with AREP and PowerHouse CEO Doug Fleit named as the contact. AREP and PowerHouse representatives presented the project to officials during a town meeting this week. The land is currently zoned as planned development. City documents note the first data center is allowed by-right, but all successive data centers would require the approval of a specific use permit. The Westlake department of planning and development had recommended approval of the site plans, and the town's planning and zoning commission approved the proposals this week. According to a post on the town of Westlake's website, PowerHouse has paid Oncor to bring a 350MW substation to Westlake at no cost to residents. The substation will power the data center and the town's pump station. "Our residents expect thoughtful planning, transparency, and a commitment to protecting what makes Westlake such a special place to call home," said Westlake Mayor, Kim Greaves. "This project has been carefully evaluated to ensure it meets our high standards while providing meaningful long-term benefits for our community. The data center will expand our tax base, strengthen funding for public infrastructure and Westlake Academy, and help reduce the tax burden on our residents, all while having minimal impact on daily life." Founded in 2022, PowerHouse is a wholly-owned division of American Real Estate Partners. The company has projects in operation and development across Virginia, Texas, North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. The company's pipeline reportedly totals more than 8GW of capacity. The company has an existing presence in Texas: in March, it topped out a 201MW data center in Irving, Dallas, and it is currently developing a 768-acre campus with Provident Data Centers just south of Dallas in Ellis County. The firm also looks set to develop on Tract-owned land outside Austin. In a presentation to Westlake officials, the firm lists 11 active and planned projects in Texas, totaling 10GW. Get a weekly roundup of North America news, direct to your inbox. More in construction & site selection.