Environmental Scientist: Field & Permitting Specialist

Kimley-Horn; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Professional development

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Alpharetta, GA seeks an Environmental Scientist with 4+ years of experience to join our Environmental team in a non-remote role.

You will collaborate with clients, government agencies, and regulatory bodies, manage budgets and schedules, conduct ecological field work, and produce detailed technical reports while developing strong relationships with project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience, including state and federal wetland and species permitting requirements.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or related field.
• Ecological field work experience.
• Strong technical writing skills and 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.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and coordinate with clients, government entities, and regulatory agencies to meet project requirements.
• Manage project budgets and schedules to ensure work is delivered on time.
• Track and manage project progress, budgets, and timelines.
• Contributing to a variety of environmental projects.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external professional relationships.
• Collaborating with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors.

Skills

4+ years experience

ArcGIS

Technical writing

Field work

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Client service

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Env Sci

Job description

Kimley-Horn in Alpharetta, GA seeks an Environmental Scientist with 4+ years of experience to join our Environmental team in a non-remote role.

You will collaborate with clients, government agencies, and regulatory bodies, manage budgets and schedules, conduct ecological field work, and produce detailed technical reports while developing strong relationships with project stakeholders.