Job Description

Do you enjoy solving complex wetland and permitting challenges? Are you confident leading delineation and permitting projects while working directly with clients and regulators? Do you want to play a key role in wetland consulting, mitigation, monitoring, and environmental planning across Minnesota?

About Us

MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Our services include native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration, prescribed burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. We also support solar and infrastructure projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise.

Kjolhaug Environmental Services (KES), an MNL company, provides wetland delineation, permitting, environmental consulting, hydrology and mitigation monitoring, and natural resource services for public and private projects throughout Minnesota. Our team works closely with developers, municipalities, engineers, and regulatory agencies to navigate environmental requirements and deliver practical project solutions.

The Opportunity

The Wetland & Environmental Services Professional is a mid-to-senior level consulting role focused on wetland permitting, delineation, wetland banking, hydrology and mitigation monitoring, and environmental assessment documents. This position leads wetland and permitting projects, supports regulatory strategy development, and serves as a key technical resource for clients, agencies, and internal teams.

This role combines field work, technical analysis, client communication, and project leadership. Depending on experience level, the position may also provide technical oversight, mentor junior staff, and support quality control across projects. Success in this role comes from strong technical judgement, practical problem-solving, and the ability to manage projects and regulatory coordination with minimal oversight.

What You Will Do

• Conduct and lead wetland delineations in accordance with the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and applicable regional supplements
• Collect, analyze, and interpret field data related to soils, vegetation, hydrology, and site conditions
• Prepare wetland delineation reports, functional assessments, off-site hydrology determinations, and precipitation analyses
• Prepare and coordinate state and federal permit applications including WCA, MN DNR, and USACE Section 404 permits
• Coordinate directly with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies regarding permitting and compliance requirements
• Support wetland banking efforts, mitigation planning, and long-term monitoring activities
• Conduct wetland mitigation and hydrology monitoring field work and prepare annual monitoring reports
• Utilize GIS tools to support mapping, analysis, and technical reporting
• Manage small to large projects including scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Advise clients and project teams on permitting pathways, environmental constraints, and regulatory strategy
• Coordinate with engineers, agencies, municipalities, and multi-disciplinary project teams
• Support environmental review and natural resource planning efforts
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, depending on experience level
• Review field data, technical reports, and deliverables for accuracy and quality control

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Soil Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field
• At least three years experience conducting wetland delineations using the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and applicable regional supplements
• At least three years experience in preparing state and federal wetland permits including WCA, MN DNR, and USACE Section 404 permits
• Strong understanding of wetland regulations, permitting processes, and environmental compliance in Minnesota
• Experience with wetland mitigation, wetland banking, hydrology monitoring, or long-term monitoring programs preferred
• Experience leading complex delineation and permitting projects preferred
• Experience supporting environmental review or multi-disciplinary infrastructure/development projects preferred
• Minnesota Certified Wetland Professional certification or a willingness to pursue certification within 6 months of employment.
• Strong plant identification skills and ability to assess vegetation communities and habitat quality
• Proficiency with GPS equipment and ArcGIS/ESRI tools for mapping and data analysis
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, including direct coordination with agencies and clients
• Ability to independently manage projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Experience mentoring staff or providing technical oversight preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications