Graduate Scientist, Environmental / Wetland

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.

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

Skills

• 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
• 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 Overview

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