Transportation Planning Analyst

Socket.dev; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Long Beach, CA is seeking Planning graduates to join our Transportation practice in 2027. This is not a remote position.

You will contribute to pre-construction planning, permitting, and analysis, collaborate across disciplines, and develop familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations while serving public and private sector clients.

The role offers a structured path for graduates completing a Planning degree by Summer 2027 and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Planning degree by Summer 2027 in City and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, or related major.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to pre-construction planning, modification, permitting, and analysis for multiple projects.
• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to realize clients’ visions for the future built environment.
• Develop familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s practices and standards.
• Evaluate development proposals to identify zoning compliance.
• Prepare planning and land use studies.
• Coordinate with municipal and state agencies.
• Gain exposure to diverse project experiences serving public and private sectors.

Education

Planning Degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Planning graduates to join our Long Beach, California (CA)office focusing on Transportation in 2027! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the pre-construction planning, modification, permitting, and analysis for multiple projects ranging in size and scope.
• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.
• Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.
• Evaluate development proposals to identify compliance with zoning regulations.
• Prepare planning and land use studies.
• Coordinate with various municipal and state agencies.
• Gain exposure to diverse project experiences as we provide services to both the public and private sectors.

Qualifications

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

Salary Range:

$87,500 - $91,000

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.