Environmental Field Technician

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.

• 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.

• 0–2 years of relevant experience or internship experience involving field work, data collection, or natural resource assessments.
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, or a related field.
• 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.

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.