Environmental Science Intern: Fieldwork & Regulatory Focus

Kimley Horn; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking Environmental Science students for our Columbus, Ohio office. This on-site role offers the chance to work with cross-disciplinary teams to turn clients’ visions into the built environment.

You will explore regulations at federal, state, and local levels and gain exposure to natural resource regulations, wetlands, botany, soil science, ecology, wildlife biology, water resources, GIS, and related environmental science areas.

Qualifications

• In the process of receiving a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or other related majors.

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%).

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Water quality

Wetlands identification

Botany knowledge

Soil science

Ecology

Wildlife biology

GIS

Environmental science

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biology/Environmental Science or related majors

Job description

Kimley-Horn is seeking Environmental Science students for our Columbus, Ohio office. This on-site role offers the chance to work with cross-disciplinary teams to turn clients’ visions into the built environment.

You will explore regulations at federal, state, and local levels and gain exposure to natural resource regulations, wetlands, botany, soil science, ecology, wildlife biology, water resources, GIS, and related environmental science areas.