Environmental Planning Intern

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Environmental Planning Intern for Summer 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves preparing technical analyses related to environmental laws and regulations, conducting site visits, and collaborating with project managers. Candidates should be pursuing a Planning Degree in relevant fields. The position offers an hourly wage of $27 - $30 and emphasizes a supportive work culture focused on employee growth and client success.
Overview


Kimley-Horn is looking for Planning students to join our Los Angeles, California (CA) office in Summer 2026! This is not a remote position.


Responsibilities


The ideal candidate has had exposure to environmental laws and regulations including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), and/or the Clean Air Act, and a passion for applying sound scientific research and judgment to guide our clients through the environmental clearance and permitting process. This role will consist of preparing technical analyses in the fields of Air Quality, Energy, Noise, or Greenhouse Gas/Climate Change, utilizing state-of-the-art models, current scientific datasets, recognized guidelines and policies, and other relevant tools to solve some of the most pressing environmental needs of the day.


Additional responsibilities are:


+ Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across teams to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.

+ Prepare quantitative analysis with accuracy and precision to meet applicable scientific and legal standards.

+ Develop fluency with the federal, state, and local regulations related to air quality, greenhouse gas, and noise, as well as Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

+ Communicate the methods and results of analyses to both technical and non-technical audiences.

+ Conduct site visits, including field noise measurements.


Qualifications


+ In the process of receiving a Planning Degree (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited program in of the following majors:

+ City and Regional Planning

+ Urban Planning

+ Environmental Science

+ Public Health

+ Chemistry

+ Physics

+ Atmospheric Science/Meteorology

+ Or Other Related Major


Hourly Range:


$27 - $30


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!


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Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted.


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Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


Posted Date 2 weeks ago (10/1/2025 7:17 PM)


ID 2025-20286


Education High School Diploma/GED


Discipline/Focus Environmental


About the Company:
Kimley-Horn


Kimley-Horn keeps two groups of people at the center of its business: its clients and its staff. Past president Ed Vick said, "We have no reason to exist except to serve our clients." That intense focus on providing quality to the people we serve has made Kimley-Horn one of the nation's top consulting firms in every discipline we practice.





But the firm's core purpose, articulated by its leadership and lived out daily, is "to provide an environment for our people to flourish." We know that people are fulfilled, motivated, and challenged in different ways. In order to foster our individual aspirations, we support our people as they grow into roles and take on responsibilities that are important to them. Growing professionally, having fun with our colleagues, and finding satisfaction in our work are central to our way of life.




To that purpose we add core values: "honesty, integrity, and ethics; exceptional client service; high expectations; sharing and caring; sustained profitability." Our core values and core purpose provide a foundation for the way we approach our business. Our vision is long-term and our expectation is always to perform with quality, for the sake of both groups at the center of our firm.




Through their work, our people discover untapped talents and interests. At Kimley-Horn we work hard to allow that to happen. We have college students who started as traffic engineers now working on ITS projects. We have former administrative assistants who are now human resources professionals and former marketing coordinators who are now transportation planners.




We provide the environment. We want you to take advantage of it and flourish!



Company Size:
10,000 employees or more


Industry:
Engineering Services


Founded:
1967