Solar Energy Environmental Scientist

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Environmental Scientist with over 6 years of experience for their Solar team in Delray Beach, FL. Responsibilities include working with permitting agencies, project management, and client communication. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or related fields, ecological fieldwork experience, and strong technical writing skills. The position requires both office and fieldwork, with a commitment to client service and collaboration.
Overview:

Kimley-Horn's Boca-Delray, Florida (FL) office is seeking an Environmental Scientist with 6+ years of experience to join their Solar team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities:

Work with local, state, and federal permitting agencies focusing on wetland and endangered species permitting
Adhere to the budget set by the client and performing strong project management knowledge
Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and various regulatory agencies to fulfill any regulations and requirements relating to projects
Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team on a variety of projects
You will flourish on both building meaningful internal and external professional relationships
You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors
Qualifications:

6+ 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
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 thats 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-Horns placement on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work list for 17 years!