Overview

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

Responsibilities

Lead and support environmental due diligence and site assessment projects, with a focus on Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Act 2 site assessment and remediation, Brownfield redevelopment, RCRA compliance, and broader hazmat-related investigations
Serve as a client-facing consultant, building strong relationships while coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to successfully deliver project objectives
Conduct and manage contamination assessments and hydrogeologic investigations
Review and interpret analytical data
Develop soil and groundwater remediation stratigies
Manage project scope, budgets, and schedules, ensuring high-quality deliverables are completed on time and within budget
Provide technical leadership and problem-solving on complex environmental challenges, partnering with project managers and cross-disciplinary teams
Take an active role in growing the hazmat practice, contributing to business development, identifying new opportunities, and helping shape service offerings
Maintain and apply working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including site assessment standards
Prepare and review technical reports, including Phase I/II ESAs, site investigations, and remedial action plans
Support and mentor junior staff, fostering team development and quality execution
Participate in project-related fieldwork and site visits as needed (approximately 40% travel)

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in environmental consulting, with demonstrated exposure to contaminated site work, due diligence, or remediation support
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher cousrse
The ability to obtain licensure as a Professional Geologist or a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Strong foundation in environmental regulations and frameworks related to site assessment, risk evaluation, and redevelopment including working knowledge of Title 25 PA.code chapter 250
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to navigate complex environmental challenges and make sound technical recommendations
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to operate confidently in a client-facing environment
Demonstrated ownership mindset, with interest in contributing to team growth, expanding service offerings, or taking on increased responsibility over time
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
Comfortable working in a hybrid role that includes both office-based analysis and field-based coordination
Exposure to or interest in tools such as GIS (e.g., ArcGIS) to support site analysis and reporting
Self-motivated, proactive, and responsive, with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work
Collaborative team player who can also operate independently with minimal oversight

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 19 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.

Experienced Environmental Scientist