Company: Kimley-Horn Title: Environmental Science Intern Location: Charleston, SC, US Posted Date: 2026-08-27T04:00:00.000Z
Overview: Kimley-Horn is looking for Environmental Science students to join our Charleston, South Carolina (SC) 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!
About Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn is a planning and design consulting firm founded in 1967. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company employs over 10,000 staff members across more than 160 offices in North America. It provides services in fields including land development, transportation, water resources, and environmental services. The firm operates as a privately held organization.
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