Environmental Planner

Kimley-Horn•Richmond, VA

5d•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Environmental Planner to join their multi-disciplinary environmental planning team in their Richmond office. This role involves serving as a key member on the planning and environmental team for infrastructure clients, acting as a Planning and Environmental Manager for infrastructure projects. The position requires leading the writing of technical plans and reports, summary papers, and environmental documents, defining work scope, and developing recommendations. The Environmental Planner will also provide input, technical guidance, and direction to other team members, manage team workflow, respond to information requests, build and maintain client relationships, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the field of Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or a related degree
6+ years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience related to specific area of assignment such as transportation planning, environmental planning or urban planning or Master’s degree plus six (6) years of experience
Excellent writing and communication skills, organization skills, problem solving, and consensus building
Commitment to producing high quality work, with an emphasis on attention to detail
Self-motivated team player
Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects
Ability to lead planning projects, including providing direction to entry-level Analysts

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member on the planning and environmental team for infrastructure clients, serving as a Planning and Environmental Manager for infrastructure projects
Lead the writing of technical plans and reports, summary papers, environmental documents, and re-evaluation, including defining work scope and developing recommendations
Provide input, technical guidance, and direction to other team members, including managing workflow of the team
Respond to information requests from the client and others on the project team
Build and maintain client relationships
Mentor and develop Analysts, provide leadership in an environment that encourages teamwork, initiative and growth

Benefits

2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
Student loan matching in our 401(k)
Performance-based bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Extensive internal training programs
New Parent Leave
Family building benefits
Childcare resources