Energy and Environmental Planner

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Energy & Environmental Planner to help expand and support our growing environmental, regulatory, and permitting practice. This role will support multidisciplinary teams and clients across energy, infrastructure, and land development projects throughout the western United States. The Energy & Environmental Planner will lead and support permitting, regulatory coordination, and environmental planning efforts across federal, state, tribal, and local jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience navigating complex permitting pathways, coordinating with agencies, and guiding projects from early planning through approval and execution.

• Lead and manage strategic permitting and regulatory planning for energy, infrastructure, and environmental projects.
• Prepare, review, and submit permitting documents including: surface use plans, reclamation plans, cumulative impact assessments, stormwater and wildlife documentation, and other agency-required plans.
• Coordinate directly with federal, tribal, state, and local agencies (e.g., BLM, BIA, USFS, EPA, state oil & gas commissions, and counties).
• Oversee project workflows from concept through final approval, ensuring compliance and timely submittals.
• Support and integrate environmental, land, engineering, GIS, and operational inputs into permitting packages.
• Manage and interpret environmental and cultural survey needs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide clear communication to clients, agency contacts, landowners, and internal teams.
• Mentor junior staff in regulatory interpretation, permitting processes, document QA/QC, and technical submittals.

• 15+ years of experience in energy, environmental, regulatory, or permitting roles (oil & gas, renewable energy, infrastructure, or related fields).
• Strong background with NEPA, federal and tribal permitting, state/local land use processes, and environmental documentation.
• Experience preparing and submitting APDs, ROWs, OGDPs, and large-scale permitting packages.
• Proficiency with GIS tools (Arc Pro), regulatory research, and multi‑agency coordination.
• Excellent communication, project management, and cross‑disciplinary team leadership skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects, deadlines, and agency requirements simultaneously.

• $140k-$170k
• Eligible for Performance Based Bonus Compensation

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 18 years!

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off:
  Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness:
  Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional Development:
  Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits:
  New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.