Graduate Scientist, Environmental​/Wetland

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 Graduate Scientist, Environmental / Wetland
!

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.

While working alongside a professional engineer or hydrologist, you will perform wetland delineations across the upper Midweston railroad structures, railroad capacity expansions (facilities, track, and yards), and Department of Transportation projects.

Hybrid Work Environment:
Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH

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.

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degreein 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 Arc Map 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.

$63,235 - $71,180 a year

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 0-4 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

To be considered for this opportunity and to perform the assigned responsibilities, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and have the ability to travel frequently throughout the country for project assignments. Upon acceptance and as a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational…