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Kimley-Horn

Environmental Science Analyst

Washington, DC

$84K - $87K/yr

Kimley-Horn of DC is looking for Environmental Science graduates to join our office in 2027! This ... Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental science assistant in the United States is $22.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectEnvironmental Science AssistantEnvironmental Technician
Required CredentialsAssociate's degree in environmental science or related fieldAssociate's degree or relevant certification in environmental technology
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, laboratory, and office settingsPrimarily fieldwork and data collection
Employer & Industry UsageEnvironmental agencies, consulting firms, research institutionsEnvironmental consulting, government agencies, industrial sites
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level roles in environmental scienceMore focused on technical data collection and analysis

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Environmental Science Analyst

Kimley-Horn

Washington, DC

$84K - $87K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Kimley-Horn rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 87 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 453 rated engineering

Job description

Kimley-Horn of DC is looking for Environmental Science graduates to join our office in 2027! This is not a remote position. 


  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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, water resources, threatened and endangered species, cultural resources geographic information systems and development of environmental documents and permits.

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

Salary Range: $84,000 - $87,500

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We are a full-service consulting firm that provides a wide range of infrastructure and land development planning and engineering services to both public and private clients. Though we have more than 6,000 employees in 100+ offices, we pride ourselves on our small company feel. At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People--clients and employees--are at the forefront of our business. Clients know we are laser-focused on their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to see our staff flourish, one and all. Both groups know that with Kimley-Horn, they can expect more and experience better.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Raleigh, NC, US

Year founded

1967

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