Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

Straughan is hiring a full-time Program Manager for a federal facility in the Houston, TX area. The main goal of this position is to maintain Environmental Compliance at the site by managing the overall multi-media environmental contract, budget and personnel. This position serves as the Contractor’s primary contract manager and shall be the contractor’s authorized interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government management personnel and customer Agency representatives.

Straughan Benefits

One of the ways Straughan supports our staff is by providing comprehensive benefits such as Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k Retirement plan with an employer match, tuition assistance, PTO, 8 holidays, Parental leave, HSA, FSA, Flexible work schedule, employer paid short and Longterm disability.

Salary Range for this position is $135,00.00 – $170,00.00. The compensation for this role is commensurate with experience. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Program Management

• Provide overall management, planning, coordination, technical direction, and surveillance of activities necessary to ensure that the proper resources are available and allocated, and that required reports and documentation are prepared
• Provide specific recommendations for continual improvement of environmental programs (for example, benchmarking similar sites and industries, documenting and/or streamlining existing processes, creating and documenting new processes, incorporating information technology tools, partnering with other internal and/or external organizations, increasing communication and coordination between organizations)
• Review and submit technical, administrative, contract, and financial management reports
• Secure and manage subcontractors as needed and work with Straughan Home Office to ensure proper contract execution
• Manage the interface with the hazardous-waste teaming partner (scope, schedule, deliverables, and compliance) and coordinate issue resolution with the Government and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with technical leads and prepare and submit scope/cost estimates for additional tasks to be performed on the contract
• Review Monthly invoices and ensure they are accurate and submitted in a timely manner
• Ensure worksite safety policies are followed
• Ensure quality and compliance: standards, process discipline, audits/documentation, and regulation/policy adherence

Meetings and Coordination

• Provide excellent customer service (finding ways to better serve customers’ individual needs and creating an atmosphere of cooperation and friendliness)
• Work with Straughan Home office as needed to resolve issues and bridge any contract gaps
• Meet with Straughan executive team every other week for budget updates and project reviews
• Meet with Straughan JSC team on a weekly basis to discuss contract updates, scheduling and upcoming issues
• Meet with the Contract Officer (CO) and/or Contract Officer Representative (COR) as needed to keep the Government informed of ongoing operations and any problems or issues associated with meeting the requirements of all tasks
• Work with internal personnel and resolve any issues (compliance and personnel)
• Ensure that appropriate staff attend meetings, seminars, and other administrative functions
• Communicate effectively and keep leadership and stakeholders informed, escalate risks so decisions can be made early
• Prepare and present contract status updates at monthly Contract Officer (CO)/Contract Officer Representative (COR) meetings
• Facilitate preparation and presentation of quarterly contract highlights for internal Straughan companywide staff meetings.

Straughan JSC Team Management

• Provide performance management of the JSC team staff: set expectations, give feedback, complete reviews, and addresses issues promptly
• Manage staffing plans, hiring, onboarding, workload balancing, and vendor/contractor oversight (if applicable).
• Support team professional development: coaching, mentoring, training plans, and career path/succession planning
• Build a healthy culture: psychological safety, inclusion, collaboration norms, and conflict resolution

Business Development and Marketing Activities

• Participate in and contribute to capture planning meetings
• Support proposal development by drafting and coordinating technical and management content, compiling required inputs, and supporting final proposal production and submission (as needed)
• Identify and communicate upcoming business development opportunities (e.g., recompetes, option years, and related pursuits) by coordinating with internal capture leads and relevant stakeholders

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of related technical experience and 5 years of management experience (ideally at a large Federal facility)

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Management preferred
• P.E Certification

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

Straughan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status

Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

 Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

Straughan is currently seeking a highly motivated and versatile Mid-Level Water Resources Engineer to join our Engineering Business Unit who has the ability to be a leader, deliver quality projects, and grow Straughan’s presence. The ideal candidate should have an interest in and understanding of current environmental issues and a shared vision for sustainability and resiliency. They will work with a diverse team to perform field assessments, develop mapping and design plans for construction, obtain permits, and perform computations and analyses for a variety of projects. Straughan is currently operating under a flexible, hybrid workplace strategy that allows employees to work primarily from home with official schedules approved by their supervisor. Applicants must be currently located in Maryland or Delaware.

Straughan Benefits

One of the ways Straughan supports our staff is by providing generous benefits such as Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k Retirment plan with an employer match, tuition assistance, PTO, 8 holidays, Parental leave, HSA, FSA, Flexible work schedule, employer paid short and Longterm disability.

Salary Range for this position is $90,000 – $130,000. The compensation for this role is commensurate with experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

•  Lead small tasks or project components, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Support project managers in planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for mid-to-large-scale projects.
•  Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to achieve project and department goals.
• Participate in project planning and stakeholder meetings to gain insights into project management processes.
• Support project managers in preparing proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Collect and analyze data
• Perform field assessments and site inspections
• Perform calculations, analyses, and reporting
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and visualizations using software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and GIS.
• Present project details and technical information to colleagues and clients
• Prepare engineering documents plans, reports, cost estimates, and specification
• Ability to use a variety of specialist hydrologic/hydraulic software
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and interns
• Attend and prepare for conferences with possible presentations.
• Design best management practices for stormwater management, stream/shoreline restoration, and erosion & sediment control projects
• Obtain permits from State and local agencies
• Perform drainage design and prepare reports, include storm drain and culvert analyses.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including bridge scour.
• Serve as a project engineer for complex water resource engineering projects
• Support construction projects by reviewing submittals, answering RFI’s, and conducting field visits to ensure compliance with the contract drawings and specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Develop working relationships with internal and external clients
• Maintain significant professional qualifications and participate in professional organization activities

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 year of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers
• Excellent computer skills are required, including knowledge of MicroStation or AutoCAD
• A working knowledge of applicable engineering principals in the areas of water resource engineering and/or sustainability concepts
• Ability and interest to perform field work such as geomorphic assessments, investigation of existing site conditions for design projects and studies, and data collection
• Experience using engineering applicable engineering software such as Geopak, InRoads, Hec-RAS, TR-20, TR-55, and ArcGIS
• Permitting Experience

Certification: Professional Engineer (PE)

Desired Qualifications

• Stormwater management design
• Erosion and sediment control design
• Stream restoration design including sediment transport modeling experience
• Drainage system design experience
• Wetland Design experience
• Hydrology & Hydraulics analyses including 2D modeling
• Geomorphic assessment experience
• Shoreline protection design experience
• Site design and LEED experience
• Low impact development (LID) and environmental site design (ESD) in Maryland
• Familiarity with municipalities in the Mid-Atlantic (e.g., MD, DC, VA, DE, PA)
• Blue-Green Infrastructure experience
• Environmental Permitting (Forest Conservation Plans, Wetland Delineations/Wetland Impact Plates, Planting Plans, and similar environmental documents) experience
• Public Outreach experience
• Experience working on federal contracts such as USACE, USFWS, or NOAA
• Experience with 2D or 3D hydrodynamic circulation models (ADCIRC, DELFT3D, EFDC, HEC-RAS 2D, SMS, SRH-2D)
• Experience with complex integrated flood and water quality modeling (SWMM, InfoWorks ICM, MIKE)
• Experience modeling river/estuary/shelf processes such as baroclinic tracer transport, storm surge, wind wave, coastal inundation, and water quality.
• GIS (Arc-MAP, Arc-PRO) experience

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

Straughan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status

Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

The Water Resources Engineering Intern would be working primarily with Professional Engineers on a variety of projects. They will work primarily with our Water Resources Engineering group on hydraulics and hydrology analysis, stormwater management design, drainage design, erosion and sediment control design, shoreline restoration and stream restoration. They may have the opportunity to work with our Planning Group on noise analysis for projects and our Environmental Scientists in our Natural Resources division as well. The internship could start immediately and possibly extend through the fall semester of 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the development of a wide variety of water resource design, assessment, planning and monitoring projects.
• Perform basic stormwater management, drainage, water/wastewater, erosion sediment control design analyses including performing calculations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Learn and utilize CADD and other tools to determine drainage areas and other hydrologic components in support of H&H analyses.
• Perform field investigations, assessments, and surveys under the guidance of senior engineers to support our design projects.
• Assist in noise analysis for roadways, rail, and construction projects in addition to air quality analysis
• Prepare components of technical reports under the guidance of senior engineers summarizing analysis and project requirements
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: Actively enrolled in an accredited Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related Undergraduate program.

Experience:

• Demonstrated interest in Water Resources Engineering or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WRE work and projects.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Microstation
• Geopak/Inroads
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• ArcGIS

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

Straughan Environmental Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.