Transportation Planning Analyst

Kimley-Horn; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn seeks Planning graduates to join their Sacramento office, focusing on Sustainable Transportation. This role involves project planning, collaborating with various agencies, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The company offers an inclusive workplace and robust benefits, ensuring employees thrive in their careers.

Benefits

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Student Loan Matching

Professional Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Benefits

Qualifications

• Graduation by Summer of 2025 in Planning or related major.
• Experience with Python, SQL, and GIS tools valued.
• Strong analytical and collaborative skills required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and permitting for diverse projects.
• Analyze compliance with zoning regulations and development proposals.
• Collaborate with project managers and agencies on project execution.

Skills

Planning

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

Planning Degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Tools

Python

SQL

ArcGIS

Synchro

Vissim

Highway Capacity Software (HCS)

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Planning graduates to join our Sacramento, CA office focusing on Sustainable Transportation! 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.
• Gain exposure to Python, SQL, Synchro, Vissim, ArcGIS, Highway Capacity Software (HCS)
• Contribute to Forecasting, Analytics, and Sustainable Transportation (FAST) team through:
  • VMT analysis
  • Planning level capacity and performance analysis
  • Regional transportation studies
  • Big data transportation metrics

Qualifications

• A Planning Degree (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited program by Summer of 2025 in these majors:
  • City and Regional Planning
  • Urban Planning
  • Transportation Planning
  • Or Other Related Major

Salary Range: $79,000 - 86,000

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 18 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.