Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Job, Internship, and Fellowship Openings for Students and Alumni of the Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Kimley Horn
Raleigh, NC
Planning Analyst
Full-time

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for upcoming or recent Planning graduates to join our Raleigh, North Carolina (NC) office!


Responsibilities

Support transportation planning activities that may include preparing:

  • Transportation mobility plans
  • Multimodal corridor analyses
  • Transit studies
  • Pedestrian and bicycle studies
  • MPO studies including Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs)
  • Complete street guides
  • Public engagement
  • Mapping and cartography
  • Report production


Growth Opportunities

As a Planning Analyst with Kimley-Horn, you will benefit from hands-on experience, technical software and consulting trainings, and developmental programs geared towards growing Kimley-Horn’s future leaders. You will also gain exposure to managing tasks and client relationships.


We believe mentorship should be formed naturally and organically. Kimley-Horn provides ample opportunities to facilitate the best mentor relationships for you! These opportunities include, but are not limited to, employee resource groups, lunch and learns, networking events, national training programs, volunteer events, and social outings.


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 15 years!


Qualifications

  • A Planning Degree (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited program by Summer of 2023 in these majors: City and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Or Other Related Major
  • Strong writing/verbal skills
  • Working knowledge of graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator)
  • 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-oreinted team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  • Ability to work indenpendently and as a team
  • Up to 20% travel time


Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities