JD Donath
Lakeville
Summary
As one of Sambatek’s most experienced field technicians, JD provides a wealth of experience working on field and construction projects in both public and private sectors. His areas of expertise include construction inspection, grading and base, wetland delineation and impact assessment, construction permitting, construction monitoring, and erosion control inspections.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Technician
Sambatek
- Current
- As one of Sambatek’s most experienced field technicians, JD provides a wealth of experience working on field and construction projects in both public and private sectors.
- His areas of expertise include construction inspection, grading and base, wetland delineation and impact assessment, construction monitoring, and erosion control and BMP inspections, tree inventories.
- 25 Years of Industry Experience
- 12 Years with Sambatek
Construction Inspector
Sambatek
Rosemount
- Current
- During the project, JD inspected roadway, trail paving, and curb and gutter construction.
- He completed stakeouts for curb and gutter, trail, and barrier wall locations, along with the staking of sign placements.
- Utility installations were closely monitored, and as-built storm structures were documented.
- Additionally, JD performed slump and air tests on delivered concrete to ensure quality compliance, contributing to the project's overall success.
- Project: Dakota County Memorial Greenway
Construction Inspector
Sambatek
Stillwater
- Current
- During the project, JD inspected the bituminous overlay of 118th Street, 119th Street, and Otter Avenue.
- He also measured and confirmed the quantities of shouldering materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
- Project: Stillwater Township Overlay Project
Construction Inspector
Sambatek
North Oaks
- Current
- During the project, JD conducted construction observations of grading and base preparation for roadways.
- He led the inspection of curb and gutter construction, as well as the bituminous roadway construction, ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
- Project: Oakdale-Red Forest Way South
Construction Inspector
Sambatek
St. Croix
- Current
- During the project, JD conducted construction observations of road saw cuts, culvert removals, and grading and base preparation for roadways.
- He took tickets and observed the bituminous roadway construction, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Additionally, JD measured quantities for pay items to ensure accurate tracking and billing for the work completed.
- Project: St. Croix Trail North Winery Access
Construction Inspector
Sambatek
Minneapolis
- Current
- During the project, JD conducted construction observations of curb and gutter and driveway installation, ensuring that work met project specifications.
- He also observed pile removals to confirm proper execution and adherence to safety standards.
- Project: Minneapolis Tunnel
Construction Inspector
Sambatek
Blaine
- Current
- During the project, JD performed surveys and markups for driveway removals, ensuring accurate measurements and clear guidelines for the demolition process to maintain compliance with project specifications.
- Project: Blaine International Village
Land Survey Technician
Sambatek
Saint Paul
- Current
- JD was the land survey technician for the redevelopment of the infrastructure at the Highland Bridge project.
- The site covered 122 acres of land and the construction staking included over 12,000 lineal feet of new streets, utilities, sidewalks, trails, and retaining walls.
- Project: Highland Bridge Redevelopment Survey and Construction Staking
Land Survey Technician
Sambatek
Woodbury
- Current
- JD was the land survey technician for the construction staking of the new Amazon facility in Woodbury.
- The site was 74 acres of land. Staking included utilities, curb and gutter, and the building.
- Project: Amazon Woodbury Construction Staking
Environmental Scientist
Sambatek
Hennepin County
- Current
- The CSAH 92 Safety Improvement project at TH 12 involves an approximately one-mile segment along TH 12 and a 0.90-mile segment of CSAH 92 in the City of Independence.
- The project is bordered by woodlands, agricultural land, and residential properties.
- The project limits extend approximately 0.19 miles northwest from the eastern intersection of TH 12 and CSAH 92 to 0.36 miles southeast of the western intersection of TH 12 and CSAH 92.
- The project limit extends approximately 0.28 miles south of Egret Drive along CSAH 92 and 0.10 miles north of the intersection of CSAH 92 and Lake Sarah Road.
- Implementing the Level 2 routine wetland delineation methodology, 16 wetlands were delineated within the TH 12 and CSAH 92 project limits.
- Identification of these areas was initially completed through the review of NWI maps and aerial photographs.
- Areas illustrated on the NWI map were examined in the field to determine if wetland conditions exist at these locations.
- Project: CSAH 92 Safety Improvements at TH 12
Environmental Scientist
Sambatek
St. Louis and Itasca Counties
- Current
- Sambatek prepared this Level 2 Wetland Delineation Report for the TH 1 and 73 projects, located along TH 1/73 in St. Louis and Itasca Counties.
- The project corridor begins at reference post 215.43 and ends at reference post 236.07.
- The area of investigation extends approximately 20 miles along TH 1/73, west of the City of Cook.
- The project involves the investigation of specified culverts along TH 1/73.
- Thirty wetlands, three wet ditches, and three OARs were delineated within the TH 1/73 project, which involves the investigation of wet features along the TH 1/73 project corridor.
- Project: TH 1/73
Environmental Scientist
Sambatek
International Falls
- Current
- Sambatek prepared this Level 2 Wetland Delineation Report for the International Falls Truck Station located along Highway 332 in Koochiching County.
- The project area is currently used as a storage facility for road salt and MnDOT vehicles.
- The aerial photo used as the base map on the attached figures is from 2017.
- The study involved the delineation of one wetland.
- Project: MnDOT International Falls Truck Station
Environmental Scientist
Sambatek
Aitkin
- Current
- Sambatek prepared this Level 2 Wetland Delineation Report for the Aitkin Truck Station, located along Highway 54 (Air Park Drive) in Aitkin County.
- The project area is currently used as a storage facility for road salt and MnDOT vehicles.
- The aerial photo used as the base map on the attached figures is from 2017.
- The study involved the delineation of three wetlands.
- Project: MnDOT Aitkin Truck Station
Environmental Scientist
Sambatek
Fillmore County
- Current
- Sambatek prepared this Level 2 Wetland Delineation Report for TH 43, State Project 2306-26.
- The corridor runs from approximately 2,700 feet north of the intersection of TH 43/120th Street and the City of Mable to the TH 43/Sherwood Street intersection south of the City of Rushford, approximately 21.7 miles along TH 43.
- MnDOT provided a list of 72 culverts that needed to be investigated.
- Each culvert location was investigated for 200 feet in both directions parallel to the highway and 100 feet beyond the road right-of-way.
- The purpose of the project was to do a mill and overlay of the highway, culvert replacement, and bank stabilization along the highway.
- Project: TH 43
Environmental Scientist
Sambatek
Goodhue County
- Current
- Sambatek prepared this Level 2 Wetland Delineation Report for State Project 2506-83, located along approximately 13 miles of TH 52.
- The project corridor begins approximately 0.50 miles south of the TH 52/County Road 24 interchange in Cannon Falls in Goodhue County, and ends at the intersection of TH 52 and 470th Street, just south of Zumbrota.
- The proposed project only involves the reconstruction of the southbound lanes of TH 52, so the limits of this delineation do not cover the northbound land.
- However, at several interchanges, the project limits have been expanded to allow for improvements.
- The project involved the investigation of 20 wetlands, 35 wet ditches, and four other aquatic resources (OAR).
- Project: TH 52
Construction Inspection
Sambatek
Monticello
05.2025 - 10.2025
- I 94 Gap involved an approximately 7-mile segment of the highway and was done for mill and overlay operations to rehabilitate the roadway.
- Wetlands and wet ditches adjacent to the highway were delineated in the field and a Wetland Delineation Report, including a historical aerial review for farmed wetlands, was prepared and submitted to the local, state, and federal regulatory agencies for approval.
- A total of three wetlands, 35 wet ditches, and two Other Aquatic Resources were delineated in the project corridor.
Education
BS Natural Resources-Wildlife Ecology -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Survey and Mapping Technology -
Hennepin County Technical College
Skills
- Construction inspection
- Wetland delineation
- Erosion control
- Utility monitoring
- Vegetation Identification
Affiliations
Wetland Professionals Association
Updated
01/01/25
Certification
• Certified Wetland Delineator (#1105 BWSR)
• Tree Inspector (DNR)
• Aggregate Production
• Concrete Field Tester
• Concrete Field Inspector
• Grading & Base Tester
• Grading & Base Inspector
• Bituminous Street Tester
• Bituminous Street Inspector
• Construction Site Erosion & Stormwater Management
• BMP and Stormwater BMP Inspector
• MnDOT-Certified ADA Construction
• MnDOT Certified Landscape Specialist
• Tree Inspector (DNR)
• Aggregate Production
• Concrete Field Tester
• Concrete Field Inspector
• Grading & Base Tester
• Grading & Base Inspector
• Bituminous Street Tester
• Bituminous Street Inspector
• Construction Site Erosion & Stormwater Management
• BMP and Stormwater BMP Inspector
• MnDOT-Certified ADA Construction
• MnDOT Certified Landscape Specialist
Personal Information
Title: Field Technician
Years Of Experience
25, 12
Bio
As one of Sambatek’s most experienced field technicians, JD provides a wealth of experience working on field and construction projects in both public and private sectors. His areas of expertise include construction inspection, grading and base, wetland delineation and impact assessment, construction permitting, construction monitoring, and erosion control inspections.
Timeline
Construction Inspection
Sambatek
05.2025 - 10.2025
Field Technician
Sambatek
- Current
Construction Inspector
Sambatek
- Current
Construction Inspector
Sambatek
- Current
Construction Inspector
Sambatek
- Current
Construction Inspector
Sambatek
- Current
Construction Inspector
Sambatek
- Current
Construction Inspector
Sambatek
- Current
Land Survey Technician
Sambatek
- Current
Land Survey Technician
Sambatek
- Current
Environmental Scientist
Sambatek
- Current
Environmental Scientist
Sambatek
- Current
Environmental Scientist
Sambatek
- Current
Environmental Scientist
Sambatek
- Current
Environmental Scientist
Sambatek
- Current
Environmental Scientist
Sambatek
- Current
BS Natural Resources-Wildlife Ecology -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Survey and Mapping Technology -
Hennepin County Technical College