Environmental Scientist

About the Role

In this role you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage regularly with clients, government agencies, and contractors, and build meaningful professional relationships both within the firm and externally. • Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance. • Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules. • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on diverse projects. • Develop and maintain internal and external professional relationships. • Work closely with industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸client liaison
• ▸compliance
• ▸budget tracking
• ▸schedule monitoring
• ▸team collaboration
• ▸stakeholder relations

What You Bring

Kimley-Horn's Fort Worth, Texas office is seeking an Environmental Scientist with over four years of experience to join its Environmental team. This on-site position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of multidisciplinary projects while advancing ecological expertise. • Adhere to client‑set budgets and apply strong project management skills. • 4+ years of relevant experience, including state and federal wetland and species permitting. • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or related field. • Experience conducting ecological field work. • Strong technical writing skills for detailed reports. • Working knowledge or strong interest in ArcGIS. • Ability to work both in office and field environments. • Willingness and flexibility to travel for projects as needed. • Strong sense of urgency and self‑initiative to meet client deadlines. • Ability to manage multiple priorities. • Strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

• ▸arcgis
• ▸4+ years
• ▸environmental degree
• ▸field work
• ▸project management
• ▸technical writing

Benefits

Kimley-Horn prioritizes a people‑first culture, focusing on employee development, exceptional client service, and a comprehensive benefits package that has earned the firm a spot on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years. • 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation plus profit‑sharing. • Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. • Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays. • Student loan matching in 401(k) and performance‑based bonuses. • Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs. • New parent leave, family‑building benefits, and childcare resources.

Work Environment

Field