Environmental Science Analyst

Kimley-Horn; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Flexible scheduling

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Cary, NC is seeking Environmental Science graduates to join our office. This is not a remote position and offers opportunities to work across disciplines.

You will develop knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, and Kimley-Horn's client practices, procedures, and standards. You may travel 10-30% for fieldwork to gain hands-on experience in natural resources and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field by Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems and collaborate across disciplines to support client visions for the built environment.
• Familiarize with federal, state, and local regulations and Kimley-Horn practices and standards.
• Gain knowledge in natural resource regulations, water quality, wetlands, botany and soil science, ecology, wildlife biology, water resources, GIS and environmental science.
• Some travel and fieldwork may be required (approximately 10-30%).

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related major

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Environmental Science graduates to join our Cary, North Carolina (NC), office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The opportunity to gain knowledge in one or more of the following: natural resource regulations, water quality regulatory programs, wetlands identification including knowledge of botany and soil science and experience in ecology, wildlife biology, water resources, geographic information systems and environmental science.
• Some travel and fieldwork may be required (approximately 10-30%).

Qualifications

• A Bachelors or Masters Degree in relevant majors including Biology, Environmental Science, or related majors by Summer 2027.

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 Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.