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Senior Scientist, Environmental / Wetland

TKDA
Duluth, Minnesota
Full Time
Posted January 15, 2026
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Job Description

The Senior Wetland Scientist will perform wetland delineations and support environmental assessments for transportation and infrastructure projects across the upper Midwest, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure environmentally responsible design and development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform wetland delineations across the upper Midwest on railroad structures, capacity expansion facilities, tracks, yards, and transportation projects
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support transportation infrastructure projects
  • Travel locally and overnight up to approximately 25% of the time, including responding to emergency projects

Requirements

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  • Candidates must have the ability to travel frequently throughout the country for project assignments, including local and overnight travel during the growing season up to approximately 25 days.
  • Candidates must be able to perform wetland delineations across the upper Midwest on railroad structures, railroad capacity expansion facilities, track, yards, and Department of Transportation projects.
  • Candidates must be able to complete and pass a standard pre-employment background screening, which includes Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
  • Candidates must be able to complete and pass any drug testing requests required by TKDA, clients, and applicable state and federal agencies.

Benefits & Perks

Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Annual Incentive Plan: eligible for discretionary bonuses
HSA Contributions: monthly employer contributions if choosing an HSA-eligible plan
401(k) Match: employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
ESOP: Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded by company profits
Paid Time Off: accrue PTO based on professional experience
Paid Holidays: eight paid holidays per year

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