Environmental Planning Analyst

Kimley-Horn; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Paid time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

New parent leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn’s Orange, CA office is seeking upcoming graduates to join our Environmental Planning team in 2027. This is an on-site, entry-level opportunity to work on CEQA/NEPA documents and environmental planning for infill and land development projects.

You will support project managers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain exposure to sustainability, climate action planning, and related tools like ENVISION and LEED. Summer 2027 degree completion required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science/Sustainability/Management, or related major.
• Degree must be completed by Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CEQA/NEPA documents, environmental impact reports, and related declarations.
• Assist with Specific Plans, Master Plans, and environmental/planning policy documents for infill and land development projects.
• Support project managers and collaborate with team members across disciplines.
• Develop familiarity with CEQA/NEPA, sustainability, climate action planning, ENVISION, LEED, and Salmon-Safe.
• Contribute to environmental clearance for local comprehensive plans and land use planning.

Education

Planning degree (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited program by Summer 2027

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Orange, California (CA)office is seeking upcoming graduates to join our Environmental Planning team in 2027!This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare Environmental Quality Act documents, environmental impact reports, and negative and mitigated negative declarations
• Assist in Specific Plans, Master Plans, and other environmental or planning policy documents in support of a full range of infill and/or land development related projects
• Support various project managers and collaborating with team members.
• Will likely gain expertise in: CEQA/NEPA, sustainability, climate action planning, ENVISION, LEED, and Salmon-Safe
• Environmental clearance associated with local comprehensive plans/local land use planning
• Working with infrastructure projects from across industries such as transportation, transit, land planning, aviation

Qualifications

• A Planning Degree (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited program by Summer of 2027 in these majors:
  • City and Regional Planning
  • Urban Planning
  • Environmental Science/Sustainability/Management
  • Or Other Related Major

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.