Environmental Science Analyst

Kimley-Horn • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn of DC is looking for Environmental Science graduates to join our office in 2027! This is not a remote position. The role involves preparing environmental documents, technical analysis, and agency consultation packages. You will assist in reviewing policy documents, preparing existing environmental conditions documents, and supporting project managers. The position offers the opportunity to gain expertise in NEPA, Section 401/404 permitting, Section 7 of the ESA, and Section 106 of the NHPA, working on infrastructure projects across various industries. You will also develop familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company and client practices. There is an opportunity to gain knowledge in areas such as natural resource regulations, water quality, water resources, threatened and endangered species, cultural resources, GIS, and environmental document/permit development.

Requirements

• A Bachelors or Masters Degree in relevant majors including Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental and Sustainability or related majors by Summer 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Will likely gain expertise in: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 401/404 permitting of the Clean Water Act (CWA), Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Working with infrastructure projects from across industries such as transportation; including Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); National Parks Service (NPS), Governments Services Administration (GSA), and National Capital Planning Commisssion (NCPC).
• The opportunity to gain knowledge in one or more of the following: natural resource regulations, water quality regulatory programs, water resources, threatened and endangered species, cultural resources geographic information systems and development of environmental documents and permits.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare environmental documents, technical environmental analysis, agency consultation packages, and document required project mitigated and environmental commitments.
• Help organize and prepare materials for public meetings, agency consultation, commission meetings and environmental hearings.
• Assist in reviewing historic environmental or planning policy documents and preparing existing environmental conditions documents in support of planning and environmental linkages and alternatives analysis.
• Support various project managers and collaborating with team members.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level