Kimley-Horn Earns Top Honor Among 2025's Best Internship Programs

Yello's ninth annual Top 100 Internship Program List recognizes Kimley-Horn's intern development, engagement, and culture

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimley-Horn was named the #1 internship program in the nation by Yello, rising to the top of a competitive field of hundreds. Yello praised Kimley-Horn's internship program as "the gold standard for what an internship can be," recognizing its unmatched commitment to early career development.

Interns at Kimley-Horn gain hands-on experience with real, client-facing projects, build lasting professional relationships, and receive mentorship from industry leaders, all while earning competitive compensation. With more than 20% of current full-time employees having started as interns, the program is a proven launchpad for long-term careers.

"This honor reflects Kimley-Horn's deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders," said Brent Mutti, President, Kimley-Horn. "Our people make this recognition possible through their dedication to our clients and our culture. As a former Kimley-Horn intern myself, I've experienced the power of this program firsthand and am excited to see how our interns continue to shape the future of our industry."

Presented by WayUp and Yello, the 2025 Top 100 Internship Programs list has been announced annually on National Intern Day since 2017. This year's list was shaped by more than 115,000 votes and a competitive application process evaluating six key criteria: professional development, intern engagement, company culture, conversion opportunities, compensation, and unique program elements.

About Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn is one of the nation's premier engineering, planning, and design consultants with more than 9,000 employees in more than 140 offices nationwide. In addition to being recognized by Yello, Kimley-Horn has appeared on FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 18 years. Kimley-Horn's internship program offers early career experiences in fields ranging from transportation, aviation, and landscape architecture to marketing, accounting, and communications. To learn more or to apply for an open opportunity, please visit www.kimley-horn.com. Follow Kimley-Horn on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

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