Utility Infrastructure

Kimley-Horn develops solutions for essential water, energy, and communications infrastructure systems owned and operated by both public and private utilities. Whether it’s water treatment, grid modernization, or broadband network expansions, we deliver innovative systems that are reliable, cost-effective, and built for long-term performance—all while navigating complex regulatory environments.

Cultivating Future-Ready Utility Solutions

We work with utility clients to support every step of their journey:

Planning, feasibility, and capital program management
Permitting and entitlements, including environmental and regulatory guidance
Engineering design and system modeling
Construction phase services and maintenance strategies
Operations and maintenance support
GIS and spatial analytics for resource management
Regulatory compliance assistance and reporting
Technology implementation to optimize systems

Energy Utilities

From traditional power delivery to renewables and grid resiliency, we provide full-spectrum services across sourcing, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.

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Water Utilities

We help communities manage water resources through high-performing systems—water supply, collection, distribution, transmission, and storage systems, treatment of water, wastewater and stormwater, as well as reuse systems. Our teams deliver water utility solutions that are reliable, efficient, and aligned with complex regulatory frameworks.

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Communications Infrastructure

With increasing demands for broadband, 5G, fiber, and smart city integration, our experts help providers expand and upgrade communications infrastructure with speed and precision.

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Empowering Agencies with Resilient Infrastructure

Our clients value our proactive service, trusted guidance, and multidisciplinary knowledge. With expertise in utility operations, project lifecycles, and regulatory issues, Kimley-Horn helps agencies and utility owners stay ahead—delivering resilient, reliable, and compliant systems that serve communities for decades to come.