Environmental Scientist

Kimley-Horn • Warrenville, IL

3d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Kimley-Horn has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a motivated Project Manager to help lead the Environmental Services team in Warrenville, Illinois (IL). This individual will have an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for a small, but talented and growing, Environmental Services practice.
Ideal candidates will have knowledge and experience in one or more of the following: environmental process, NEPA environmental document preparation, stream/wetland delineation, protected species assessments, waterway permitting, field investigations, agency coordination, regulatory compliance and reporting, public engagement/involvement, and other specialties.

Requirements

• Bachelors (BS) or Masters (MS) in the Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, or related degree.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience managing environmental tasks/projects in Indiana
• Client contacts and relationships with local, regional, or state agencies.
• Business development skills and the proven ability to win work.
• Experience with NEPA processes.
• Experience in natural resources assessments and field investigations, including preparation of wetlands/waters delineation reports.
• Experience with environmental permitting rules and regulations.
• Experience with geographic information systems (GIS), specifically ArcGIS and/or CAD.
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant professional certifications (AICP, PWS, CPESC, etc.) are desirable, but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead an environmental team while building and managing relationships with key clients.
• Promote the growth of the local environmental team and mentor existing environmental staff.
• Support other practices in the office and region to deliver environmental-focus work
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
• Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building, and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing an Environmental Services practice.
• Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.
• Meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Identifying and tracking leads.
• Making presentations, writing proposals and scopes of work.
• Establish budgets, ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables, and supervising the execution of work.
• Manage project teams consisting of other environmental and engineering professionals of varying experience levels.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level