About the role#
Kimley-Horn is hiring an Environmental Planning Intern for our Pasadena, California office. This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship position with a rolling term.
What you'll do#
- Prepare technical analyses focused on Air Quality, Energy, Noise, or Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change.
- Use scientific models, datasets, and recognized guidelines to solve project problems.
- Assist project managers and work with teams to complete client projects.
- Perform quantitative analysis with high accuracy and precision.
- Learn federal, state, and local regulations regarding air quality, greenhouse gas, and noise.
- Explain your methods and results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Conduct site visits and perform field noise measurements.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Planning from an accredited program.
- Relevant majors include City and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Public Health, Chemistry, Physics, or Atmospheric Science/Meteorology.
- Exposure to environmental laws and regulations such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), or the Clean Air Act.
Location & details#
- Location: Pasadena, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
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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