Environmental Planner

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match (2-to-1 up to 4%)

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Environmental Planner to join our Virginia Beach environmental planning team. The role focuses on infrastructure projects, leading technical plan writing and environmental documentation, and mentoring analysts.

Qualified candidates have 7+ years of experience in planning or a related field, with a strong emphasis on writing, communication, and project leadership. Base salary ranges from $100,000 to $120,000, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional planning experience in transportation, environmental or urban planning (or 6+ years with a Master’s degree).
• Excellent writing and communication skills, strong organization and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to high-quality work with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated team player with ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to lead planning projects and guide entry-level Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member on the planning and environmental team for infrastructure projects.
• Lead the writing of technical plans, reports, environmental documents, and re-evaluations.
• Provide input, guidance, and direction to team members and manage workflow.
• Respond to information requests from clients and project teams.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor Analysts and lead project teams to foster growth.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Leadership

Team player

Project management

Prioritization

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Master’s degree (desired) in related field

Job description

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.