Environmental Science Analyst

Kimley-Horn; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health coverage

Paid time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking Environmental Science graduates to join our Charleston, South Carolina office. This is not a remote position.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related fields by Summer 2027 and be prepared to support projects across disciplines, learn regulations, and gain hands-on experience in natural resource management and GIS. Some travel/fieldwork (10–30%) may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce clients' visions for the future built environment.
• Develop familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn's and our client's practices and standards.
• Gain knowledge in natural resource regulations, water quality regulatory programs, wetlands identification, 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

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Environmental Science graduates to join our Charleston, South Carolina (SC),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.