Environmental Scientist

Kimley-Horn is hiring an Environmental Scientist with 5+ years of experience for their Apple Valley, MN office. The role involves project management, client communication, and ecological fieldwork, requiring a relevant degree and strong technical writing skills. Candidates should be knowledgeable in ArcGIS and willing to travel. The position offers a salary range of $85,000 - $110,000 and includes extensive benefits.
Kimley-Horn is seeking an Environmental Scientist with 5+ years of experience for their Apple Valley, MN office. Responsibilities include project management, client communication, and ecological fieldwork. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong technical writing skills, and knowledge of ArcGIS. The role involves both office and fieldwork, with travel required. The position offers a salary range of $85,000 - $110,000 and extensive benefits.
Overview

Kimley-Horn's Apple Valley, Minnesota (MN) office is seeking an Environmental Scientist with 5+ years of experience to join their Environmental team!
Responsibilities
• 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
• 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: $85,000 - $110,000

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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 17 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.
Education:Bachelor's DegreeEmployment Type: FULL_TIME