Senior Environmental Scientist

Overview

Your future position:
Senior Environmental Scientist

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

Baxter & Woodman is a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and we were honored in 2025 as a Zweig Best Firm to Work For.

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

• Complete natural resources and environmental services for municipal, county, and private clients in:
  • Environmental Assessments/Impact Studies
  • Habitat Restoration/Ecological Restoration
  • Stream bank/Floodplain/Wetland Restoration
  • Detention Basin/Rain Garden Design
• Wetland delineation, permitting, and mitigation.
• Supervise restoration ecologists and engineers working on Stream bank Design, Detention Basin Retrofits, and Natura Area Assessments.
• Knowledge of stormwater best management practice design, stream bank 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.

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

• 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.

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.

Our outstanding benefits:
We prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, and vision plans, a Employee Assistance Program, and dedicated benefit advisors. Financial well-being is supported through a financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents and cancer. We offer generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including work from home and/or flexible schedules where eligible.

We also offer 401k plans with guidance from financial advisors and an Employee Stock Ownership program.

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