Environmental Science Intern

Kimley-Horn; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is looking for Environmental Science students to join our Apple Valley, Minnesota (MN) office. This is not a remote position and provides hands-on exposure to regulatory environments, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and practical experience in environmental science.

Develop familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations while learning Kimley-Horn’s practices. Travel may be required up to 10% as projects evolve and partnerships expand.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to realize clients' visions.
• Learn federal, state, and local regulations and Kimley-Horn’s practices and standards.
• Gain knowledge in natural resource regulations, wetlands, botany, soil science, ecology, wildlife biology, GIS.
• Some travel may be required (approximately 10%).

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Biology or Environmental Science

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Environmental Science students to join our Apple Valley, Minnesota (MN) 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 may be required (approximately 10%).

Qualifications

• In the process of receiving a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or other related majors

Rate: $26-$27 hourly

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!