Environmental Planner

Kimley-Horn; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disclaimer: Retirement match

Low-cost Health Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Student Loan Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Richmond is seeking an Environmental Planner to expand our multi-disciplinary environmental planning team in our Richmond office. The role focuses on leading planning and environmental tasks for infrastructure projects, writing technical plans and reports, and mentoring Analysts.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in a related field and 6+ years of planning experience, with excellent writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 6+ years of planning experience in transportation, environmental or urban planning or Master’s + 6 years.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, organization, problem solving, and consensus building.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and environmental efforts on infrastructure projects.
• Write technical plans, reports, and environmental documents.
• Guide and mentor Analysts and manage project workflows.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Consensus building

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Transportation Planning/Urban Planning/Environmental Planning/Environmental Policy or related

Job description

Overview

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

Overview

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

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
• 6+ 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 plus six (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

$95,000.00 - $115,000.00

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.