Senior Environmental Scientist

Your future position: Senior Environmental Scientist

Choose your location: Bannockburn, Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena, IL

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for an Senior Environmental Scientist in our Water Resources department. We are seeking qualified applicants for our Bannockburn, Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena offices.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Complete natural resources and environmental services for municipal, county, and private clients in:
  • Environmental Assessments/Impact Studies
  • Habitat Restoration/Ecological Restoration
  • Streambank/Floodplain/Wetland Restoration
  • Detention Basin/Rain Garden Design
• Tasks will include wetland delineation, permitting, and mitigation.
• Supervise restoration ecologists and engineers working on Streambank Design, Detention Basin Retrofits, and Natura Area Assessments.
• Knowledge of stormwater best management practice design, streambank stabilization design, and environmental assessments is preferred.
• Manage/Complete the water resource components of engineering plans and specifications for projects.
• Identify and submit grant applications.
• Represent the company in client and agency meetings to resolve questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Develop and enhance client relationships and business growth.
• Work with department managers to develop/maintain department standards and complete peer reviews.

Education/Certification Requirements

• B.S./B.A. degree in environmental/natural resources field.
• Certified as a Wetland Scientist in Illinois and/or Wisconsin.

Must-haves, what you will bring

• 10+ years of experience preferred.
• Ability to independently handle a variety of ongoing tasks and responsibilities.
• Work within a Team-first culture that encourages individual development and accomplishment of goals.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.

Compensation: The base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents and cancer. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - affirmative action – Vet/Disability employer.