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Transportation Planning Intern

CompanyKimley-Horn
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Contribute to pre-construction planning and analysis for various projects. Collaborate with project managers and municipal agencies to ensure compliance with regulations.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$26 - $27
Company Size
9658
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With 9,000+ staff members in more than 140 offices across the U.S., we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines. Clients know us for the creativity of our solutions and the sense of urgency we bring to each and every project. We take a clients’-eye view of our work, planning and designing to accomplish the client’s goals in the most effective manner. A quality workplace is equally important to us, and the unique benefits we bring to our staff have been recognized by Fortune magazine (“100 Best Companies to Work For” and "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials"​) and Civil Engineering News (#1 “Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For”).
About the Role

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Planning students to join our Chicago, Illinois (IL) office on the Transportation team! This is not a remote position. 

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the pre-construction planning, modification, permitting, and analysis for multiple projects ranging in size and scope.
  • Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.
  • Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.
  • Evaluate development proposals to identify compliance with zoning regulations.
  • Prepare planning and land use studies. 
  • Coordinate with various municipal and state agencies. 

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 Planning
    • Transportation Planning  
    • Or Other Related Major

Salary range: $26-$27

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 18 years!

Key Skills
Transportation PlanningPlanningProblem SolvingCollaborationRegulatory ComplianceLand Use StudiesProject ManagementZoning RegulationsPermittingAnalysisMunicipal CoordinationDevelopment ProposalsPre-construction PlanningClient InteractionEnvironmental PlanningUrban Planning
Categories
TransportationConsultingEngineeringEnvironmental & SustainabilityGovernment & Public Sector