Environmental Scientist

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

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

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

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!

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.

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Posted Date 3 months ago (7/8/2026 11:43 AM)

ID 2026-24985

Education Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Focus Environmental