Environmental Planning Analyst

Kimley-Horn • Riverside, CA

13h • $87,500 - $91,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Riverside, California (CA) office is seeking a recent graduate to join as an Environmental Planning Analyst in 2027. This is not a remote position. The role involves assisting with the preparation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents, environmental impact reports, and negative and mitigated negative declarations. The analyst will also help with Specific Plans, Master Plans, and other environmental or planning policy documents to support a variety of infill and land development projects. This position offers the opportunity to gain expertise in areas such as CEQA/NEPA, sustainability, climate action planning, ENVISION, LEED, and Salmon-Safe, as well as environmental clearance for local comprehensive plans and land use planning. The role will involve working with infrastructure projects across diverse industries including transportation, transit, land planning, and aviation.

Requirements

• A Planning Degree (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited program by Summer of 2027 in City and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science/Sustainability/Management, or Other Related Major

Nice To Haves

• CEQA/NEPA
• sustainability
• climate action planning
• ENVISION
• LEED
• Salmon-Safe

Responsibilities

• Help prepare Environmental Quality Act documents, environmental impact reports, and negative and mitigated negative declarations
• Assist in Specific Plans, Master Plans, and other environmental or planning policy documents in support of a full range of infill and/or land development related projects
• Support various project managers and collaborating with team members
• Environmental clearance associated with local comprehensive plans/local land use planning
• Working with infrastructure projects from across industries such as transportation, transit, land planning, aviation

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree