Employees say:
"Kimley-Horn puts its people first in all things and I've seen evidence of that constantly throughout my 4.5 years here. I feel as though my work is valued and that I am constantly able to pursue opportunities for growth within the firm; additionally, I am just returning from parental leave, and I have been so impressed with the level of support that I've received in preparing for leave, while out, and now upon returning. I feel valued and am given the support I need for as seamless of a transition back as possible. I know my colleagues are happy to support me in this new stage of life and want to help me have the best experience possible."
Employees say:
"As a new mom, I was given equal opportunities to succeed (and rewarded for my hard work), even though I took a 4-month maternity leave. Being on leave did not reduce my opportunities for promotions, and I am extremely grateful for all of the opportunities I have been given at KH! I am also very grateful for all the support I received as a new working mom (mom buddy, mom coaching, etc.). KH wants me here, and I want to be here because this is a great place to work!"
Employees say: "Kimley-Horn is insanely good at adapting to the market in constantly changing circumstances. There are endless opportunities to work up and further your career. Kimley-Horn also does an excellent job at sharing profit with its employees and making sure we get the best possible benefits. For a fast-pace workplace, there are also a lot of opportunities to commune with one another and celebrate wins and holidays together."
Employees say:
"Opportunities are abundant for self-improvement as well as relocating when the need arises. Rewards are frequent and shared evenly across the firm. They are flexible for the most part with time off, hours/schedule, and working from home when needed."
Employees say:
"Honestly, the whole organization stands out to me, especially in comparison to other firms and jobs in general. I am constantly talking with my significant other about our jobs and based on the things she tells me, I am extremely happy to be part of Kimley-Horn. Whether it be salary, flexibility, managers taking care of their staff, or the benefits, Kimley-Horn has excelled at making me feel comfortable and content with my position."
Even though it has more than 100 offices nationwide, Kimley-Horn makes an effort to build connections among staff throughout the company—regardless of location or seniority. As soon as they are onboarded, new hires are given five coupons to take 25 employees out to lunch on the civil engineering and consulting firm’s dime. (They get new coupons every year for the first five years of employment.) And they can invite anyone they want—it’s not uncommon to see senior leaders breaking bread with new hires through the initiative.
In late 2022, Kimley-Horn hosted its first-ever companywide Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament, starting with a pool of 6,000 employees and eventually narrowing the field down to eight finalists, who were flown out to St. Petersburg, Fla., for the last round (where the chairman served as referee). Overall, the top 64 finishers earned over $300,000 for charity donations made by the Kimley-Horn Foundation.
Kimley-Horn offers “genius grants” to entrepreneurial employees with innovative business ideas, which have in the past focused on areas such as EV infrastructure, green hydrogen, and advanced air mobility.
The planning and design consulting firm came in 28th on the list this year as it increasingly focuses on creating equity within the company.
- The firm implemented a policy in August 2022 to give employees $300 extra dollars to combat the stress of inflation. When Kimley-Horn found that the youngest employees benefited the most, they extended the program through December, giving young professionals and interns a total of $1,500 each.
- The company adheres to a One Profit Center model, meaning that credit for revenue from a project does not go to one team but is distributed throughout departments.
- The firm’s D&I Committee oversees forums on diversity and other efforts to engage with employees and receive feedback. This year, Kimley-Horn hired a full-time diversity and inclusion leader.
Employees say:
"Kimley-Horn and Associates is the definition of an amazing place to work. It provides all of its employees with an environment to flourish through trainings, opportunities, recognition, and well-rounded compensation."
Employees say:
"Good benefits, good culture, good company structure, and a clear path for growth. Being an employee-owned firm is one of the greatest things about this firm and gives employees a sense of community across offices and ownership for their work, no matter your title. It gives me faith about the decisions being made, whether it be firmwide or within my region, because the decision-makers are people who will also be directly impacted by them, therefore making decisions in the firm and its employees' best interest."
Employees say:
"I think we have the best people in the world. I enjoy coming to work every day, and I trust management to run the company well and to be anticipating for the future, which provides quite a bit of job security and comfort."
