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TKDA · 4 days ago

Graduate Scientist, Environmental / Wetland

DUL - Duluth, Minnesota

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$63K/yr - $71K/yr

0+ years exp

TKDA is a collaborative employee-owned firm specializing in water resources, and they are seeking a Graduate Scientist in Environmental/Wetland. The role involves performing wetland delineations, preparing permit applications, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while working alongside a professional engineer or hydrologist.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform 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

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

Qualification

Wetland delineationsPermit applicationsField data collectionArcMapCAD platformsFAA Part 107 LicenseInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Hydrology, or similar discipline

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

Preferred

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.)

Previous experience with ArcMap and CAD platforms

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

Prior experience preparing permit applications for aquatic resource impacts, preferably in Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and/or Wyoming

Benefits

Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Eligible for discretionary bonuses

Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Company

TKDA

TKDA is a civil engineering company that offers engineering, architecture, and planning services.

Founded in 1910

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

201-500 employees

http://tkda.com

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