Environmental Planning Analyst

Kimley-Horn • Saint Paul, MN

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Saint Paul, Minnesota office is seeking an Environmental Planner with 1-2 years of experience to join their Environmental Planning team! This is not a remote position. The role involves preparing Environmental Quality Act documents, environmental impact reports, and negative and mitigated negative declarations. It also includes assisting with Specific Plans, Master Plans, and other environmental or planning policy documents to support a variety of infill and land development projects. The position offers the opportunity to gain expertise in sustainability, climate action planning, ENVISION, LEED, and Salmon-Safe, as well as environmental clearance related to local comprehensive plans and land use planning, and working with infrastructure projects across industries like transportation, transit, land planning, and aviation.

Requirements

• Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Environmental Planning (or other degree applicable to the planning field)
• 1-2 years of experience conducting environmental studies for local agencies and private entities
• Experience with a wide range of tasks related to environmental planning
• Understanding of the agencies involved with the Environmental Quality Act process as well as the state's Land Planning Law
• Strong writing/verbal skills
• Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Nice To Haves

• American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) Certification
• Experience with NEPA compliance is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform a variety of tasks, supporting various project managers and collaborating with team members
• Gain expertise in Sustainability, climate action planning, ENVISION, LEED, and Salmon-Safe
• 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

• 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 and extensive internal training programs
• 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