Field Utility Forester — Protect Power & Nature

Sowela; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Career development certifications

Company vehicle for work use

Generous PTO and holidays

Workwear allowance

Wellness incentives

Health coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. hires a Consulting Utility Forester to manage vegetation along power corridors and support safe, reliable energy delivery.

You will conduct inventories, hazard assessments, and contractor planning, working outdoors nationwide while maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Strong communication and field data skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field or equivalent experience in utility line clearance.
• ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months from offer.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to travel and work in rugged terrain and in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners and public agencies regarding pruning and/or removals.
• Conduct tree and brush inventories.
• Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations.
• Plan work for tree contractors.
• Gather and manage field data including tree species, size, and distance from conductors.
• Validate data across database systems for accurate reporting.
• Verify that summaries and charts reflect underlying datasets.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in the work area.
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment on site.
• Service trucks and equipment and keep them orderly.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Tree identification

Invasive species

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

English fluency

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Certification within 12 months

Valid driver’s license

Tools

GIS experience

MS Office

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. hires a Consulting Utility Forester to manage vegetation along power corridors and support safe, reliable energy delivery.

You will conduct inventories, hazard assessments, and contractor planning, working outdoors nationwide while maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Strong communication and field data skills are essential for success.