Environmental Planning Intern

Kimley-Horn

About the Role

Kimley-Horn is seeking Planning students for a Summer 2027 internship in their Sacramento, California office. This is not a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare technical analyses in Air Quality, Energy, Noise, or Greenhouse Gas/Climate Change.
• Utilize state-of-the-art models, current scientific datasets, recognized guidelines and policies, and other relevant tools.
• Solve complex problems and assist project managers.
• Collaborate across teams to produce clients’ visions for the future built environment.
• Prepare quantitative analysis with accuracy and precision to meet applicable scientific and legal standards.
• Develop fluency with federal, state, and local regulations related to air quality, greenhouse gas, and noise.
• Communicate the methods and results of analyses to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Conduct site visits, including field noise measurements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Exposure to environmental laws and regulations including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), and/or the Clean Air Act.
• Passion for applying sound scientific research and judgment to guide clients through the environmental clearance and permitting process.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Planning Degree (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited program in one of the following majors:
• City and Regional Planning
• Urban Planning
• Environmental Science
• Public Health
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Atmospheric Science/Meteorology

Hourly Range: $29.00/hr - $30.00/hr