Environmental Scientist

Overview

Kimley-Horn’s Indianapolis, Indiana office is seeking an Environmental Scientist with 4+ years of experience to join their Environmental team! This is not a remote position.

• Adhere to the budget set by the client and demonstrate strong project management knowledge.
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and regulatory agencies to fulfill any regulations and requirements related to projects.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team on a variety of projects.
• Build meaningful internal and external professional relationships.
• Collaborate closely with other industry‑leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors.

• 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 a related field.
• Ecological field work experience.
• Strong technical writing skills and experience writing detailed technical reports.
• Working knowledge or strong interest in ArcGIS.
• Comfortable 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.

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 our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values that have kept Kimley-Horn on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 18 years!

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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