Diversity of thought

Straughan believes diversity makes us stronger. A diverse workplace improves innovation, creativity, productivity, and professional growth. We strive to challenge our assumptions and develop innovative solutions to common problems. We build project teams with diverse expertise and backgrounds to create and test ideas that improve the status quo. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment

We recognize the pain, injustices, and divisions within our communities due to inequalities, racism, and intolerances of all kinds. We cannot have strong communities without equality and justice for all.

As we build our team, we are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are open-minded and care about your capability, your drive, and your desire and determination to contribute your gifts, talents, and perspective.

Straughan is committed to continuous learning, support, and outreach that contributes positively to creating a work environment, community and a society that understands and values the human spirit in all its forms.

Have fun. Make a difference.

We celebrate successes. We learn and grow every day. We welcome challenges. We support each other. We seek divergent ideas and input. We care deeply about sustainability. We lead and support our communities. We encourage personal enrichment and renewal.

straughanSOCIAL

We believe that engagement is important whether you work in the office, are entirely remote, or do a little of both. straughanSOCIAL is our place for game nights, coffee meetups, seed swaps, kickball games, wellness events, and much more!

Flexible Work Arrangements

The way we work is changing, and we understand the increasing demands you face in your personal and work life. Straughan provides flexibility in work arrangements whenever possible.

Environmental Initiatives

If there’s one thing all Straughan employees have in common, it’s our enthusiasm for the environment. We seek to implement environmental best practices in every aspect of our work for our clients, our company, and our communities. We also have an active employee Green Team who volunteer to further our environmental practices.

Professional Development

In a constantly changing and unpredictable world, we hope to develop future leaders who care about improving the field of environmental science, management, and engineering. We encourage our staff to learn in a variety of ways and offer staff-led lunch & learns, webinars, training, tuition reimbursement, coaching, professional society membership, and more.

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Our Commitment

Quality, customer service, safety, and management commitments for every project.

Creative Strategies

Strategies to improve outcomes for the environment and communities, while often reducing project costs and schedules.

Comprehensive Capabilities

Versatile environmental expertise – from project planning and design through construction and program management.

benefits

At Straughan, we invest in the entire you.

To better understand our workforce, we are committed to continuously evolving and creating practices, providing benefits, and policies that meaningfully address the needs and desires of our team. We invest fully in you for your today and your tomorrow. Here are some of the ways we support all of our team:

401(k) retirement plan with an employer match

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Continuous development

Maternity/Paternity leave

Generous paid time off, including 8 holidays

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Employer-paid life and voluntary life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Professional society membership

“I became interested in working at Straughan after talking to existing employees who enthusiastically described a company culture that is inclusive, friendly, collaborative, and rewarding. Since Straughan also shares my passion for environmental sustainability, it was an easy decision to join the team. I am lucky to work with an incredible group of scientists, planners, engineers, and sustainability and cultural resource specialists on projects that make an impact.”
Lauren Wirth Environmental Scientist

“I joined Straughan because I wanted to start my career with a company that could help me gain experience in a variety of areas. Over 6 years later, I’m still here because the company culture is amazing. Straughan continues to support me and my career development, I feel so fortunate to work here!”
John Bishop Water Resources Engineer

“Straughan has provided me the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects which I find is important to my growth in becoming a well-rounded engineering professional. Here at Straughan, we work alongside like-minded individuals who truly care about furthering sustainability in our society’s built environment. It has been exciting to be a part of the company’s growth over the past 5 years and looking forward to the future!”
Ben Devine Water Resources Engineer

“I came to Straughan with a background and passion in environmental science. I immediately saw the passion that my fellow coworkers had for the environment, their projects, and the production of high-quality work. We have an experienced team of professionals with a good sense of teamwork willing to teach one another.”
Lauren McMahon, CEP-IT Environmental Analyst

“What brought me to Straughan was the obvious sustainability-oriented culture that I observed during my interview, and that culture is why I can’t think of a better place to work to this day. Whether working on projects with clients and the public, or on our internal sustainability initiatives at Straughan, we are able to place sustainability at the forefront of what we do and work towards building a sustainable world.”
Andrew Sankowski, PE Water Resources Engineer

“I came to Straughan with a background in archaeology and the company has supported my professional development goals to expand into other areas of cultural resource management including architectural history and preservation planning. I work with a diverse group of environmental resource scientists, planners, and engineers and collaboration with them leads to sustainable and creative approaches to projects that enhance the documentation and preservation of our cultural heritage.”
Sarah Michailof Cultural Resources Specialist

“I came to Straughan to collaborate with a great team that is passionate about protecting, preserving, and restoring natural resources – both in our work and in our daily lives. At Straughan, sustainability is more than a mindset, it is a movement that we are actively advancing. We take on big challenges and work on fulfilling projects that make the world a better place to live.”
Joe Arrowsmith, PE Deputy Director, Water Resource Engineering

“Straughan has the perfect balance of benefits from both a small and large company. Straughan has afforded me the opportunity to perform complex and interesting work on a number of projects and carve out a meaningful niche that has allowed me to grow professionally in a way that I have not found possible elsewhere.”
Harrison Bloom, GISP Deputy Director, GIS

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We believe successful, productive employees create a successful, productive company. We work closely to develop and support employees to reach their full potential, and we are proud of the reputation our employees have earned and the high degree of our collective success.

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GIS Specialist

Posted: May 26, 2022 Remote

GIS Specialist

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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain and improve our natural resources and environment. Straughan Environmental, Inc. works with NRCS, helping to create and manage spatial data for easement programs managed by NRCS’ Easement Program Division. The work performed in this role serves NRCS’ mission of ‘helping people help the land,’ working with landowners to voluntarily put conservation on the ground and preserve the natural environment for future generations. Straughan is looking for a GIS Specialist to aid in this mission with the duties and responsibilities listed below. This position is fully remote, and the ideal candidate will reside within Maryland, Washington, DC, or Virginia.

Duties & Responsibilities

Identifies, creates, collects, converts, integrates, and manages geospatial datasets and metadata on multiple simultaneous projects.
Assist with technical analysis on GIS computer applications, provides technical support and promotes GIS technology.
Analyzes technical problems and devises new approaches and alternative solutions.
Develops or maintains GIS applications using a combination of GIS software, web-based development tools, and/or Windows development tools.
Processes and analyzes raster and vector geospatial data in support of clients and staff including engineers, environmental scientists, and planners.
Create and disseminate production workflow documents.
Coordination of geospatial data across platforms (desktop, tablet, GPS receivers, etc.)
QA/QC of cartographic outputs.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or related field

Experience:

A minimum of one year experience including experience in the preparation of GIS products, all ESRI GIS software products, in addition to open-source tools.
In-depth knowledge of ESRI’s software, including ArcGIS 10.X, ArcGIS Online, and Collector for ArcGIS.
Experience reading legal descriptions and survey plats that are part of legal documents to develop shapefiles for easement programs.
Knowledge of cartography, coordinate systems, map projections, and topology.
Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access.)
Strong verbal, organizational and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently across multiple projects simultaneously and in an organized fashion.
Ability to collaborate in a remote team environment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience using ESRI Model Builder to create geoprocessing tools
Experience in GIS programming with Python using ArcPy
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
Contributing member of a professional organization or interest in becoming active in a professional organization
Experience as a federal government contractor

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

COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for all applicants.

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

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Columbia, MD

Environmental Planner

Posted: July 18, 2022 Columbia, MD

Environmental Planner

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 sustainable design. 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 full time Environmental Planner to join our Environmental Planning Team in a hybrid work environment. Participate in Noise, Air Quality, Cultural Resources, and Socioeconomic studies and prepare environmental inventories, assessments, and NEPA environmental documentation. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assisting in the preparation of NEPA documents to include categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, or environmental impact statements.
Conducting or participating in environmental studies which could include Noise, Air, Cultural Resource Assessments, Section 4(f) Evaluations, Natural and Socioeconomic Analyses, and Environmental Justice.
Completing office tasks such as data management, analysis and interpretation, preparation of environmental approval applications, technical report preparation and/or fieldwork.
Prepare public involvement resources and materials.
Interact and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, regulatory agency staff, and clients.
Assisting with environmental field studies and permitting.
Create/interpret ArcGIS Pro maps for use in the field, reports, and conduct basic geo-processing analyses (desired).
All other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Communications, Urban Studies, Natural Resources, or a related field.

Experience

1 year of relevant experience. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both speech and writing are a must. In addition, candidates must be self-motivated and can work in a multi-disciplinary, environmentally conscious, team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
Working knowledge of ArcGIS.
Valid driver’s license
Ability to pass background check

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency in ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro desired.
Experience preparing CEQ/NEPA documents for state and federal clients, and in leading/conducting associated studies (i.e., natural and socio-economic studies, environmental justice analysis, air quality and noise studies, 4(f) (impact evaluation, historical/cultural resource investigations, hazardous assessments).
Planning related community outreach experience desired.

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

COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for all applicants.

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

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LaVale, MD

Construction Inspector

Posted: July 27, 2022 LaVale, MD

Construction Inspector

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 sustainable design. 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

To provide construction inspection services to Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) District 6

Duties & Responsibilities

Monitor Construction Contractor progress on various SHA projects.
Complete Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs) to document construction progress.
Confirm contractor quantities for installed work.
Communicate individual project progress to SHA personnel
Assist with approval processes necessary for construction contractor payments.
Coordinate activities between the Construction contractor and SHA.
Work within the SHA eConstruction system.

Qualifications

Education

· High School Diploma

Experience

· Minimum of 2 years of construction inspection experience

· Knowledge of State if Maryland regulations

· Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers

· Valid Driver’s License

Desired Qualifications

General experience with environmental issues
Experience with roadway construction projects
Experience with permitting compliance
Experience with project documentation and MSHA systems
A proven record of working with construction contractors and government agencies
Certifications: Maintenance of Traffic, Green Card, Yellow Card, MARTCP
Scheduling and cost estimating 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

As a condition of employment, Straughan employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except those for whom are legally entitled to an accommodation. Proof of vaccination will need to be submitted as part of the interview/hiring process.

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Columbia, MD

Noise Analyst/Engineer

Posted: October 8, 2021 Columbia, MD

Noise Analyst/Engineer

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 Noise Analyst/Engineer to join our Environmental Planning Team. Your skills and knowledge of applicable concepts would support studies and design in the areas of noise, and air quality.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform work in the areas of traffic noise analysis, rail noise analysis, construction noise analysis, noise barrier design, sound monitoring, vibration analysis, and/or air quality analysis.
Collecting field data collection and data processing
Utilizing noise modeling software
Conducting noise impact analysis.
Supporting tasks and services would include report preparation, CADD & GIS usage, noise modeling analysis, and/or environmental planning and permitting support.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

Working knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft /Excel)
Detail Oriented
CADD Experience
Strong organizational skills
Strong written and oral communications skills

Desired Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of noise experience
Some relevant background in Acoustical Analysis. Noise Abatement Design, Air Quality, Traffic Analysis, Site Design, Roadway Design, and / or Rail Noise
Experience with MicroStation
Noise analysis experience with the Maryland Department of Transportation
General transportation related planning or NEPA experience preferred

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 field work and carry equipment used for field work

COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for all applicants.

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.

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Columbia, MD

Environmental Scientist I

Posted: March 9, 2022 Columbia, MD

Environmental Scientist I

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 talented and motivated Environmental Scientist I to join our Natural Resources Team. .

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with wetland delineations and monitoring (vegetation, soils, and hydrology)
Assist with stream assessments and restoration monitoring (stream pattern and profile)
Assist with water quality monitoring (water chemistry, groundwater, stormwater, and biology)
Assist with Forest Stand Delineations, Forest Conservation Plans, and other plant community evaluations
Summarize data and write technical reports
Assist with reviewing and organizing data and program documentation
Create/interpret ArcGIS maps for use in the field and reports and conduct basic geo-processing analyses
Other tasks associated with the Clean Water Act, Maryland Forest Conservation Act, Critical Area Act, and/or other Federal, state, and local environmental regulations and policies

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Biology, or related field

Experience

Minimum of one year of experience working in a related field. Proficiency in MS Office computer software (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) and ArcGIS. Well-developed organizational and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and in an organized fashion.
Familiarity with Federal, state, and local environmental regulations and policies
Mid-Atlantic plant identification
Familiarity with AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation
Experience using GPS field equipment
Experience with various water quality monitoring tools
Experience with ArcGIS Online, ArcPro, FieldMaps, Survey 123
Experience with ArcGIS ModelBuilder and/or Python
Available to occasionally work extended days, weekends, and/or limited overnight travel
Contributing member of professional organizations

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

COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for all applicants.

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.

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Columbia, MD

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Posted: November 3, 2023 Columbia, MD

Senior Water Resources Engineer

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 main responsibility of a water resource engineer is to provide quality design and modeling support that advance sustainable and resilient communities while achieving project objectives. 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 and clients. 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.

Must reside in one of the following cities to apply and be considered for the position.

Job Location(s): Virgina, Delaware, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, or North Carolina

Duties & Responsibilities

Design best management practices for stormwater management, stream/shoreline restoration, and erosion & sediment control projects; Obtain permits from State and local agencies
Lead multi-discipline projects and client relationships, delivering projects on time and within budget
Develop storm drain and culvert design and analysis reports.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including bridge scour.
Serve as a project engineer for water resource engineering projects
Perform field assessments and site inspections to obtain data and document conditions
Communicate and collaborate with the project team, project managers, clients, and local communities.
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
Coordinate the quality and timeliness of project deliverables.
Development of scope and labor estimates for task proposals
Support pursuit of new projects.
Develop working relationships with internal and external clients
Participation in conferences and presentations.
Maintain significant professional qualifications and participate in professional organization activities.
Present project details and technical information to colleagues and clients
Understand regulatory legislation and guidelines
Ability to use a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software
Provide assistance to other team members and management to accomplish department goals and objectives

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field

Experience:

4+ years’ experience.
Stormwater management design
Erosion and sediment control design
Drainage system design experience
Hydrology & Hydraulics analyses
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers
Excellent computer skills are required, including basic knowledge of MicroStation or AutoCAD; Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Suite
Experience using engineering applicable engineering software such as Geopak, InRoads, Hec-RAS, TR-20, and TR-55.
SWM/ESC Permitting Experience
Certification Professional Engineer (PE) or LEED AP+

Desired Qualifications

Stream restoration design including sediment transport modeling experience
Geomorphic assessment experience
Rosgen Certified or similar training
Shoreline protection design experience
Site design and LEED experience
Low impact development (LID) and environmental site design (ESD) in Maryland
Environmental consulting and/or civil engineering practices (Forest Conservation Plans, Wetland Delineations/Wetland Impact Plates, Planting Plans, and similar environmental documents) experience
Experience with Pond Pack
Experience with preparing task and labor estimates
Familiarity and project experience with municipalities in the Mid-Atlantic (e.g., Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania)
Wetland restoration design experience
Proposal and task order development experience
GIS (Arc-MAP, Arc-PRO) experience
Active involvement in professional organizations

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

COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for all applicants.

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.

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Columbia, MD

Senior GIS Analyst

Posted: November 22, 2023 Columbia, MD

Senior GIS Analyst

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

We are looking for an experienced Senior GIS Analyst with experience designing, developing, and implementing databases and workflows to access and store geospatial data across a variety of disciplines such as natural resources, water resources engineering, environmental planning, and asset management. They analyze and present data utilizing Esri GIS software supplemented with Python scripting, Arcade, SQL expressions, and other tools. Senior GIS analysts are adept at using spatial and non-spatial data to solve challenges and develop workflows and methodologies. A senior GIS analyst will lead project teams, collaborate with clients, and provide mentoring to junior staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

Compiles, manipulates, and analyzes geospatial data in support of clients and staff including engineers, environmental scientists, and planners.
Analyzes technical problems and devises new approaches and alternate solutions.
Designs, develops, and maintains databases and systems of GIS data.
Creates reports, maps, applications, and visualizations conveying the results of spatial analysis.
Develops or maintains GIS applications using a combination of GIS software, web-based development tools, and/or Windows development tools.
Utilizes scripting languages to refine GIS data pipelines and processes.
Develops and documents project workflows.
Develops and supports fieldwork methodologies using mobile data collection tools and applications such as Field Maps for ArcGIS and Survey123 for ArcGIS.
Manages project tasks by scheduling work activities, coordinates with client and other design teams on tasks, assuring adherence to the task scope, and tracking of task budget.
Executes effective communication skills with clients, agencies, and co-workers.
Assist with the development of proposals and task orders by writing scopes of work and creating labor estimates.
Mentor and develop junior staff.
Must be able to be in person in the Columbia, MD office on a regular basis

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or related field

Experience:

A minimum of 8 years of demonstrated professional experience using GIS, cartography, remote sensing, or a closely related.
In-depth knowledge of spatial data concepts and best practices, map projections, topology, relational databases, data conversion, and interoperability.
Experience with Esri Model Builder and/or experience in GIS programming with Python and the ArcPy suite of tools.
Experience with Arcade and SQL expressions for configuring content within ArcGIS applications.
Industry experience with GIS applied to water resource engineering, natural resources, environmental permitting, noise, stream restoration, resiliency, asset management, or coastal engineering.
Experience with Esri software including but not limited to ArcPro 3.x, ArcMap 10.x, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise, Portal, Field Maps, and Survey123.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation as it relates to interoperability.
Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access).
Strong verbal, organizational and written communication skills.
Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously and in an organized fashion.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in Geography, GIS, or related field.
Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification.
Experience and interest in emerging technologies such as GeoAI and machine learning.
Experience with asset management principles, concepts, and software.
UAS Section 107 License.
Contributing member of a professional organization or interest in becoming active in a professional organization.
Familiarity and project experience with state and local governments in the Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC.)

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.

COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for all applicants.

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.

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Columbia, MD

Posted: April 26, 2024 Columbia, MD

Job Purpose

The Sustainability Deputy Director provides senior management support for projects, business development, and staff oversight. This role will report to the Engineering Director and is based at the home office.

Duties & Responsibilities

Deputy Director Responsibilities:

Lead major projects, including maintaining schedule, budget, client relationships, and managing project elements including tracking project milestones and prepare project manager reports; and supervising preparation of deliverables and ensuring quality control.
Manage multiple staff and mentor junior staff in technical, administrative, client management, and business development skills.
Lead business development initiatives, including proposal preparation and facilitating teaming.
Perform significant client contact and coordination with other consultants, individuals must have demonstrated ability to work towards consensus on difficult issues.
Possess strong organizational skills, including the ability to track and manage multiple tasks and priorities, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in both speech and writing.
Assist in the development of the Sustainability group as a team, fostering professional camaraderie, identifying opportunities for growth/expansion, and leading hiring efforts.
Attend and prepare for conferences with possible presentations.
Maintain significant professional qualifications.
Perform as acting Director when Director is out of the office, as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in in engineering, architecture, environmental, sustainability or related field; LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) with specialty credential

Experience:10 years’ experience or Master’s degree with 8 years’ of experience

Experience facilitating and managing the LEED certification processes and achieving certification goals from the start of design through construction; reviewing design and construction drawing sets for green building requirements; reviewing and writing project specifications; completing site, water, energy, and daylight analyses; and preparing design phase sustainability reports.
An understanding of carbon management in the built environment
Experience managing projects
Experience managing client relationships
Experience with proposal development
Experience managing staff
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, peers, and other contractor organizations
Excellent organization and written communication skills
Competent in the use of all elements of Microsoft Office Professional
Active involvement in professional organizations

Desired Qualifications

Additional sustainability credentials (Green Globes, WELL, Living Building Challenge, SITES, Envision)
Experience implementing and documenting the federal Guiding Principles program
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or Bluebeam
Proficiency with EC3 Tool or other embodied carbon management tools

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
Physically able to conduct building and construction site visits.

COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for all applicants.

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