Senior Scientist, Environmental​/Wetland

Position: Senior Scientist, Environmental / Wetland
Duluth, Minnesota Surface Transportation – Water Resources /Full Time (40) /Hybrid At TKDA, our Water Resources team works to develop and implement practical, cost-effective, and maintenance friendly stormwater control measures. Designs are balanced to minimize costs while providing flood control, enhancing water quality, and protecting wetlands, lakes, and rivers. Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team has an opportunity available for a Wetland Scientist!

As a member of our collaborative team, you will join a group of engineers, designers, planners, scientists, and technicians who have established a reputation for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, railroads, Fortune 500 companies, and design/build contractors.

You will perform wetland delineations across the upper Midwest on railroad structures, railroad capacity expansions (facilities, track, and yards), and Department of Transportation projects.
** Hybrid Work Environment:
Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH** | Remote candidates will also be considered if they possess the required experience and qualifications.

Local and overnight travel is required during the growing season (up to approximately 25%) and may be required on short notice in response to emergency projects.

What You'll DoPerform fieldwork activities, including data collection and site inspections

Prepare and submit permit applications in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Coordinate permitting activities and maintain communication with regulatory agencies

Document field observations and site conditions accurately and thoroughly

Prepare detailed project reports that meet company, client, and agency standards

Facilitate communication with public entities and client representatives regarding project progress

Provide regular updates on project status, including milestones and deliverables

Support project management tasks such as tracking budgets, expenditures, and timelines

Ensure compliance with environmental and safety protocols throughout all phases of the project

Contribute to the overall success of projects by collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders

What You'll Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Hydrology, or similar discipline.

Minimum of ten years of experience performing field wetland delineations and preparing wetland delineation reports, preferably with Department of Transportation projects.

Overall knowledge of the permitting process and prior experience preparing and coordinating permit applications for aquatic resource impacts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, federal and state agencies (DNR, PCA, EPA, etc.), and local agencies (SWCD, watershed districts, etc.).Working knowledge of the process to collect, organize, and submit field data using various data collection resources, including tablets and/or GPS devices.

Strong interpersonal skills;
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.

Effective verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate reports.

Possession of a valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company requirements.

Nice to Have Previous experience with Arc Map and CAD platforms.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 (Drone Operator) License.

Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification, Professional Soil Scientist (PSS), Minnesota Certified Wetland Delineator (CWD), or Wisconsin Assured Wetland Delineation Professional.

Prior experience preparing and obtaining final approval on permit applications for aquatic resource impacts, preferably in Idaho,…