Environmental Scientist

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Reston, VA office is seeking an Environmental Scientist with 4+ years of experience to join their Environmental team! This is not a remote position.

• 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
• Some travel required (15-20%)

• 4+ 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

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• 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.