Senior Environmental Scientist
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of stormwater best management practice design, streambank stabilization design, and environmental assessments is preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support
- financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents and cancer
- 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
- 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
