Demo

Environmental Scientist

Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Lisle, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/9/2026
Farnsworth Group is seeking an Environmental Scientist in the below posting location(s). In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with experienced environmental professionals, licensed engineers, architects, surveyors and GIS/CAD technicians. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.

Posting Location(s): Lisle, IL

What You’ll Do

  • Performing field investigations to delineate and map wetlands, perform environmental compliance inspections, describe habitat, and report environmental conditions to design engineers
  • Researching and completing environmental permitting at the federal, state, and local levels
  • Composition of a variety of regulatory documents including Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and Best Management Practice (BMP) Plans
  • Cultivating strong client relationships
  • Working with project teams, technical staff, and subcontractors

What You’ll Need

  • BS (MS preferred) in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Natural Resources, or related discipline
  • 0-5 years of environmental related experience, field experience a plus
  • Experience collecting GPS data and creating maps in ArcGIS Pro.
  • Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations (Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act, etc.) Strong team player in a multi-disciplinary environment that can manage and contribute to several projects simultaneously
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation capabilities
  • Computer proficiency with MS Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Must be willing to travel for fieldwork on short notice
  • Must have a valid driver's license

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured Benefits And Perks Include

  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Mentoring Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Pet Insurance Plan
  • Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.

Salary Range: $55,000 – $70,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the "Apply for this Position" tab below.

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Environmental Scientist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Environmental Scientist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$88,198 - $112,550
Income Estimation: 
$96,037 - $114,374
Income Estimation: 
$102,054 - $131,688
Income Estimation: 
$88,198 - $112,550
Income Estimation: 
$96,037 - $114,374
Income Estimation: 
$102,054 - $131,688
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Farnsworth Group, Inc.

  • Farnsworth Group, Inc. Phoenix, AZ
  • Farnsworth Group is seeking an Engineering Technician - Asset Management with expertise in Asset Management, facility condition assessments and the built e... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Farnsworth Group, Inc. St Louis, MO
  • Farnsworth Group is seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer in one of the posting locations below. In this role, you will provide customer-oriented design and co... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Farnsworth Group, Inc. Normal, IL
  • Farnsworth Group is seeking a Structural Engineer in one of the posting locations below. In this role, you will provide customer-oriented design and constr... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Farnsworth Group, Inc. Springfield, IL
  • Farnsworth Group is seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer in one of the posting locations below. In this role, you will provide customer-oriented design and co... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Environmental Scientist jobs in the Lisle, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Langan Engineering & Environmental Services Chicago, IL
  • Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companie... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • Actalent Carol Stream, IL
  • Job Title: Senior Environmental Scientist / Geologist – Phase I & II ESA and Remediation Job Description This role leads environmental due diligence and re... more
  • 24 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!