Environmental Scientist

Kimley-Horn • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Senior Environmental Scientist to expand its Environmental practice in Fort Worth, Texas. The successful candidate will lead, direct, and grow the practice with substantial autonomy, managing projects profitably, transitioning work to qualified staff, and mentoring employees. The role includes project management, client and regulatory agency communication, ecological field work, technical reporting, and collaboration with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts. With success, the candidate may advance to ownership and participate in an impressive bonus program.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of relevant experience, including knowledge of state and federal wetland and species permitting requirements.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or a related field.
• Ecological field work experience.
• Strong technical writing skills and experience preparing detailed technical reports.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS or a strong interest in it.
• Interest in working in both an office environment and in the field.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel for projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to client-set budgets and apply strong project management skills.
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and regulatory agencies to fulfill project-related regulations and requirements.
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
• Provide vision, business planning, and strategy; establish goals.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships and open communication with partners and the team.
• Grow and lead the Environmental practice.
• Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, and grow and mentor staff.
• Work with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts.
• Travel for projects as needed.

Benefits

• Exceptional retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation and an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
• Potential to advance to ownership.

What This Job Offers

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