Environmental Planner

Kimley-Horn; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Comprehensive health coverage

Time off and flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement and training

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Richmond seeks an Environmental Planner to expand our multidisciplinary environmental planning team for infrastructure projects. You will serve as a Planning and Environmental Manager, lead the writing of technical plans and environmental documents, and guide analysts to deliver high-quality work.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6+ years of experience, with strong writing, communication, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible professional planning experience in areas such as transportation, environmental or urban planning (or Master’s degree plus six years).
• Excellent writing and communication skills, organization, problem solving, and consensus building.
• Commitment to high quality work with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Ability to balance priorities across multiple projects and lead planning projects with direction to entry-level Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Planning and Environmental Manager on infrastructure projects.
• Lead writing of technical plans, reports, and environmental documents; define scope and recommendations.
• Provide input, guidance, and direction to team; manage workflow.
• Respond to information requests from clients and project teams.
• Build and maintain client relationships; mentor Analysts and lead teams.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Multi-project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree 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.

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.