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Environmental Science Intern

CompanyKimley-Horn
LocationCary
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist project managers and collaborate across disciplines to solve complex problems related to the built environment. Responsibilities include developing familiarity with regulatory standards and conducting fieldwork or research in environmental science.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
10917
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With nearly 11,000+ staff members in more than 160 offices across North America, we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines. Clients know us for the creativity of our solutions and the sense of urgency we bring to each and every project. We take a clients’-eye view of our work, planning and designing to accomplish the client’s goals in the most effective manner. A quality workplace is equally important to us, and the unique benefits we bring to our staff have been recognized by Fortune magazine (“100 Best Companies to Work For” and "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials"​) and Civil Engineering News (#1 “Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For”).
About the Role

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!

Key Skills
Environmental scienceNatural resource regulationsWater quality regulatory programsWetlands identificationBotanySoil scienceEcologyWildlife biologyWater resourcesGeographic information systemsProblem solvingProject managementFieldwork
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityScience & ResearchEngineeringConsulting
Benefits
Robust benefits package