--- title: Senior Biologist at Kimley-Horn in Riverside, CA description: Kimley-Horn is hiring for the Senior Biologist role in Riverside, CA. Pays $120K–$150K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-biologist-at-kimley-horn-01a0b676-3377-79f5-9327-a718ec7bdbf9 date: 2026-11-13T00:15:14Z og_description: Join Kimley-Horn as Senior Biologist in Riverside, CA. Pays $120K–$150K per year. Full-time role. Requires 7+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/j1tsau.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Kimley-Horn](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/kimley-horn?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Orange, CA | | **Salary** | $120K/yr - $150K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 12, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Kimley-Horn sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 18 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Kimley-Horn. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $77,000 – $109,000 a year (median $88,000). ## Description **Discipline/Focus** Environmental **Overview** Kimley-Horn is a leading civil engineering and consulting firm known for our exceptional client service and commitment to delivering sustainable solutions. Our Environmental team in Orange, CA, is looking for a dedicated and experienced **Senior Biologist** to help us tackle complex projects and make meaningful impacts. **Position Overview:** We are seeking a driven **Senior Biologist** with 7+ years of experience in biological surveys, habitat assessment, regulatory compliance, permitting, and environmental consulting. The ideal candidate will lead biological investigations, navigate regulatory frameworks, and contribute to multidisciplinary projects while mentoring team members and delivering top-notch service to clients. **Responsibilities** - Manage and conduct biological assessments, habitat restoration projects, and sensitive species surveys. - Prepare and review biological reports (e.g., Biological Resource Assessments, Constraints Analysis, etc.) and environmental documentation compliant with CEQA/NEPA standards. - Provide strategic regulatory guidance and obtain necessary permits from local, state, and federal agencies (e.g., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, CDFW, USACE). - Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integrated project delivery, including planners, engineers, and environmental scientists. - Ensure projects comply with environmental laws and maintain timelines and budgets. - Mentor junior staff and contribute to training and development efforts within the Environmental team. - Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders to deliver exceptional service and foster long-term partnerships. **Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). - Minimum of **7 years of experience** in biological surveys, environmental permitting, and compliance work in California. - Expertise in California flora, fauna, ecosystems, and regulatory frameworks, including CEQA/NEPA and state/federal species protection laws. - Proven experience preparing biological resource reports and navigating permitting processes. - Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, budgets, and deadlines. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience interfacing effectively with clients and agencies. - Team-oriented mindset with leadership ability to guide and mentor junior team members. **Preferred Skills:** - Familiarity with GIS mapping techniques/software. - Certified Arborist or Restoration Ecologist credentials are a plus. - Biologist certifications (e.g., Section 10(a) permits for listed species) are desirable. - Experience working with habitat conservation plans, mitigation banks, and wildlife movement corridor studies. **Salary Range:** $120,000 to $150,000 **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. **Position Type** Experienced ## Skills - Project Management - Habitat Restoration - US Army Corps of Engineers (Usace) Standards - National Environmental Policy Act (Nepa) - Training And Development - Investigation - Environmental Laws - California Environmental Quality Act (Ceqa) - Surveys - Property Restoration - Certified Arborist - Habitat Assessment - Mentoring - Employee Retention - Leadership - Oil Rig Legislation - Permitting - GIS Mapping - Communication - Budgeting - Environmental Permitting - Regulatory Compliance ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Health and Wellness Programs - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Parental Leave - Personal Leave - Floating Holidays - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [More jobs at Kimley-Horn](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/kimley-horn?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Science & Research jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Life Sciences jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research/life-sciences?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Biologist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research/life-sciences/biologist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 284608 jobs - [Engineering Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/engineering-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 129886 jobs - [Kimley-Horn](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/kimley-horn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1377 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 284608 jobs - [Engineering Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/engineering-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 129886 jobs - [Kimley-Horn](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/kimley-horn?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1377 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)