Environmental Field Technician

Kimley-Horn • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Dallas, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Field Technician with 0–2 years of experience to join our Environmental team! This is not a remote position. This is an exciting opportunity for an entry-level professional interested in forestry, natural resources, and environmental field work to support a variety of multidisciplinary projects throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. This position will primarily focus on tree inventories and vegetation data collection, with opportunities to assist on other environmental and field-related efforts as project needs arise. You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry-leading professionals, including project managers, environmental scientists, planners, and engineers. You will be joining an industry-leading firm with top-tier compensation, profit sharing, and medical benefits.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of relevant experience or internship experience involving field work, data collection, or natural resource assessments.
• Ability to identify common tree species and interest in developing strong technical field skills.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately collect and record field data.
• Basic familiarity or interest in GIS, GPS, and mobile data collection tools (ArcGIS experience is a plus).
• Willingness to perform both independent field work and occasional office-based work.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of initiative, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to contribute positively to a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow direction, work efficiently, and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Desire to grow professionally and expand skills across additional environmental and field service areas.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental and planning projects through field data collection, with a primary focus on tree inventories and vegetation assessments.
• Conduct field work throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area, including tree identification, measurements, condition assessments, and data recording.
• Assist with additional field tasks as needed, such as site reconnaissance, environmental surveys, data verification, and construction support activities.
• Accurately collect, document, and organize field data in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
• Develop familiarity with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our clients’ practices, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to support successful and timely project delivery.
• Local travel will be required for field work, site visits, and project support within the region. Approximately 80%-100% field work.

Benefits

• Top-tier compensation
• Profit sharing
• Medical benefits
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees