Company: Kimley-Horn Title: Environmental Planning Intern Location: Los Angeles, CA, US Posted Date: 2026-09-14T04:00:00.000Z
Overview: Kimley-Horn is looking for Planning students to join our Los Angeles, California (CA) office! 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 PlanningEnvironmental SciencePublic HealthChemistryPhysicsAtmospheric Science/MeteorologyOr Other Related MajorHourly Range: $30 - $31
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!
About Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn is a planning and design consulting firm founded in 1967. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company employs over 10,000 staff members across more than 160 offices in North America. It provides services in fields including land development, transportation, water resources, and environmental services. The firm operates as a privately held organization.
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