Environmental Scientist
Kimley-Horn
Fort Worth, TX
Kimley-Horn's Fort Worth, Texas (TX) office is seeking an Environmental Scientist with 2+ years of experience to join their Environmental team! This is not a remote position.
+ This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team on a variety of multidisciplinary projects (commercial development, renewable energy, power delivery, roadway, utilities, planning, etc.)
+ Our team is responsible for multiple levels of environmental due diligence and permitting, and this role will be a leader on these projects with opportunities to interface directly with clients and other stakeholders
+ You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry-leading professionals, agencies, various jurisdictions, and contractors.
Responsibilities
+ Adhere to the contract budget set by the client and demonstrate strong project management knowledge
+ Produce and/or lead the production of technical reports, permit submittals, and client meeting preparation.
+ 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
+ Lead field teams in aquatic resource delineations, listed species habitat assessments, Phase I ESAs, and other reconnaissance as necessitated by the project
+ Instill a sense of client service and urgency for projects in less experienced staff.
+ Ability to manage multiple projects at a given time and prioritize tasks and deadlines.
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Qualifications
+ 2+ years of relevant experience, including federal wetlands documentation and permitting
+ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or a related field
+ Threatened and endangered species survey and/or consultation experience (preferred)
+ Certified Wildlife Biologist (preferred but not required)
+ Ecological field work experience including leading aquatic resource delineations, listed species habitat assessments, and/or Phase I ESAs
+ Demonstrated 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, with field work being done in a variety of conditions (heat, cold, etc.)
+ Interest in working with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
+ Willingness and flexibility to travel for projects as needed (locally and overnight)
+ Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
+ Desire to provide exceptional client service
+ 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— 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 18 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.
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Posted Date _2 months ago_ _(8/27/2025 10:55 PM)_
_ID_ _2025-19808_
_Education_ _Bachelor's Degree_
_Discipline/Focus_ _Environmental_
About the Company
Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn keeps two groups of people at the center of its business: its clients and its staff. Past president Ed Vick said, "We have no reason to exist except to serve our clients." That intense focus on providing quality to the people we serve has made Kimley-Horn one of the nation's top consulting firms in every discipline we practice.
But the firm's core purpose, articulated by its leadership and lived out daily, is "to provide an environment for our people to flourish." We know that people are fulfilled, motivated, and challenged in different ways. In order to foster our individual aspirations, we support our people as they grow into roles and take on responsibilities that are important to them. Growing professionally, having fun with our colleagues, and finding satisfaction in our work are central to our way of life.
To that purpose we add core values: "honesty, integrity, and ethics; exceptional client service; high expectations; sharing and caring; sustained profitability." Our core values and core purpose provide a foundation for the way we approach our business. Our vision is long-term and our expectation is always to perform with quality, for the sake of both groups at the center of our firm.
Through their work, our people discover untapped talents and interests. At Kimley-Horn we work hard to allow that to happen. We have college students who started as traffic engineers now working on ITS projects. We have former administrative assistants who are now human resources professionals and former marketing coordinators who are now transportation planners.
We provide the environment. We want you to take advantage of it and flourish!