Environmental Science Intern

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking Environmental Science students to join our Reston, Virginia office in 2027. This is not a remote position and may involve 10–30% travel for fieldwork and related activities.

The positions provide exposure to regulatory frameworks at federal, state, and local levels, with opportunities to learn across disciplines and develop practical skills in environmental science, natural resources, wetlands, and GIS.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Biology or Environmental Science or related majors.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations relevant to environmental work.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to realize clients’ visions for the built environment.
• Develop familiarity with regulatory practices and Kimley-Horn's procedures and standards.
• Gain knowledge in areas such as natural resource regulations, water quality, wetlands, botany, soils, ecology, wildlife biology, water resources, GIS, and environmental science.
• Travel and fieldwork may be required (approximately 10–30%).

Skills

Regulatory familiarity

GIS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s level in Biology/Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Environmental Science students to join our Reston, Virginia (VA) office in 2027! 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

Hourly Range: $29/hr - $30/hr

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!