Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Environmental Scientist

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in environmental science focusing on wetland and species permitting
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Environmental Science or related field
  • Experience with ecological field work
  • Proficient in technical writing and report preparation
  • Knowledge of or interest in ArcGIS software
  • Flexibility to travel to project sites as needed

Responsibilities

  • Attend meetings and liaise with clients and government agencies
  • Manage project budgets and schedules to ensure timely delivery
  • Track project progress, timelines, and budgets effectively
  • Contribute to diverse environmental projects
  • Build and maintain professional relationships internally and externally
  • Collaborate with top professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic office environment in Deerfield, IL
  • Engage in a variety of environmental projects with notable clients
  • Professional development opportunities through collaboration with industry experts
  • Chance to establish strong network with clients and regulatory bodies
  • Work-life balance with emphasis on flexibility to travel for projects
Full Job Description
Overview

Kimley-Horn's Deerfield, IL office is seeking an Environmental Scientist with 5+ years of experience to join their Environmental team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities
  • Attend meetings and coordinate with clients, government entities, and regulatory agencies to meet project requirements
  • Manage project budgets and schedules to ensure work is delivered on time
  • Track and manage project progress, budgets, and timelines
  • Contributing to a variety of environmental projects
  • Build and maintain strong internal and external professional relationships
  • Collaborating with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors

 

Salary range: $90,000 - $115,000.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, including state and federal wetland and species permitting requirements
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or related field
  • Ecological field work experience
  • Possess strong technical writing skills and have experience writing detailed technical reports
  • Working knowledge or strong interest in ArcGIS
  • Enjoy working in both an office environment and in the field
  • Interest in working with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel for projects as needed
  • Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
  • Desire to provide exceptional client service
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to enjoy work independently and on a team

About Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides planning, engineering, and design services for a wide range of clients. The company offers services in the areas of aviation, environmental, landscape architecture, land planning, parking consulting, roadway design, structural engineering, transit and rail, transportation planning, and water resources. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. serves clients in the United States.
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