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Planning Intern

CompanyKimley-Horn
LocationCharlotte
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the production of transit, mobility, and bicycle/pedestrian plans while assisting with public engagement efforts. They will also collect and analyze transportation data, create maps using ArcGIS Pro, and collaborate with project managers on various planning projects.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
10916
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 nearly 11,000+ staff members in more than 160 offices across North America, 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 Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) office! This is not a remote position. 

Responsibilities

  • Support production of transit, mobility, and bicycle and pedestrian plans.
  • Support public engagement efforts.
  • Collect, analyze, and communicate transportation data.
  • Create maps and prepare spatial analyses in ArcGIS Pro.
  • Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.
  • 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

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 19 years!

Key Skills
ArcGIS ProSpatial analysisTransportation planningData collectionData analysisPublic engagementUrban planningTransit planningMappingProject management supportCollaborationProblem solving
Categories
TransportationEngineeringConsultingGovernment & Public SectorData & Analytics
Benefits
Robust benefits package