Environmental Scientist
Kimley-Horn · Deerfield, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteAnalyst$90k–$115k/yrFull-time
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
- Contribute to a variety of environmental projects
- Build and maintain strong internal and external professional relationships
- Collaborate with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience, including state and federal wetland and species permitting requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or related field
- Educational background in ecological field work
- Strong technical writing skills and experience writing detailed technical reports
- Working knowledge or strong interest in ArcGIS
- Experience 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
Benefits
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1-company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources