Environmental Science Intern

Kimley-Horn; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include supporting project managers, learning environmental regulations, and gaining hands-on experience in wetlands, botany, soil science, ecology, and GIS. Travel and fieldwork (10-30%) may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and collaborate across disciplines to deliver client visions.
• Develop familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and client practices.
• Gain knowledge in natural resource regulation, wetlands, botany, soil science, ecology.
• Some travel and fieldwork may be required (approximately 10-30%).

Education

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

Tools

GIS

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Environmental Science students 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

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

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!