Transportation Planning Analyst

Kimley-Horn; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Flexible scheduling

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family leave resources

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Sacramento, CA is seeking Planning graduates to join our Transportation team in 2027. This in-office position involves contributing to pre-construction planning, permitting, and analysis on projects of varying size and scope.

You will collaborate with project managers, cross-disciplinary teams, and municipal agencies to ensure regulatory compliance, develop planning studies, and help shape the built environment for public and private clients.

Qualifications

• Planning degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) from an accredited program by Summer 2027.
• Majors listed: City and Regional Planning; Urban Planning; Transportation Planning.

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 client visions.
• Develop familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations and company practices.
• Evaluate development proposals for zoning compliance.
• Prepare planning and land use studies.
• Coordinate with municipal and state agencies.
• Gain exposure to diverse project experiences for public and private sectors.

Education

City and Regional Planning

Urban Planning

Transportation Planning

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Planning graduates to join our Sacramento, 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

Salary Range: $83,500 - $87,000

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.