Experienced Environmental Scientist

Kimley-Horn•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Philadelphia, PA office is seeking an Environmental Scientist with 4+ years of experience to join their Environmental team. This is not a remote position. The role involves leading and supporting environmental due diligence and site assessment projects, serving as a client-facing consultant, managing project scope, budgets, and schedules, and providing technical leadership. The position also includes contributing to business development for the hazmat practice and mentoring junior staff. Fieldwork and site visits are expected, accounting for approximately 40% of the role.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in environmental consulting, with demonstrated exposure to contaminated site work, due diligence, or remediation support
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong foundation in environmental regulations and frameworks related to site assessment, risk evaluation, and redevelopment (e.g., Act 2 familiarity a plus)
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to navigate complex environmental challenges and make sound technical recommendations
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to operate confidently in a client-facing environment
Demonstrated ownership mindset, with interest in contributing to team growth, expanding service offerings, or taking on increased responsibility over time
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
Comfortable working in a hybrid role that includes both office-based analysis and field-based coordination
Exposure to or interest in tools such as GIS (e.g., ArcGIS) to support site analysis and reporting
Self-motivated, proactive, and responsive, with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work
Collaborative team player who can also operate independently with minimal oversight

Nice To Haves

Act 2 familiarity a plus
Exposure to or interest in tools such as GIS (e.g., ArcGIS) to support site analysis and reporting

Responsibilities

Lead and support environmental due diligence and site assessment projects, with a focus on Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Act 2 compliance, and broader hazmat-related investigations
Serve as a client-facing consultant, building strong relationships while coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to successfully deliver project objectives
Manage project scope, budgets, and schedules, ensuring high-quality deliverables are completed on time and within budget
Provide technical leadership and problem-solving on complex environmental challenges, partnering with project managers and cross-disciplinary teams
Take an active role in growing the hazmat practice, contributing to business development, identifying new opportunities, and helping shape service offerings
Maintain and apply working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including site assessment standards
Prepare and review technical reports, including Phase I/II ESAs, site investigations, and remediation documentation
Support and mentor junior staff, fostering team development and quality execution
Participate in project-related fieldwork and site visits as needed (approximately 40% travel)