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

TEMPORARY POSITION/ 6-months with the possibility of extension / Located in Harford County

SHA requests the services of a qualified IEM to meet permit requirements for the above referenced project. The IEM on behalf of the MDE Nontidal Wetlands and Waterway Construction Divisions and USACE will work with the SHA Project Staff and Contractor to confirm that the approved plans and construction activities are performed in compliance with all regulatory permit conditions and commitments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform duties of an Independent Environmental Monitor (IEM) to meet permit requirements for specified project in Harford County. The IEM on behalf of the MDE Nontidal Wetlands and Waterway Construction Divisions and USACE will work with the client Project Staff and Contractor to confirm that the approved plans and construction activities are performed in compliance with all regulatory permit conditions and commitments.
• Report findings directly and concurrently to MDE Nontidal Wetlands and Waterway Construction Divisions, and USACE, notifying them and the client immediately of any reported or observed potential violations or non-compliance issues within the terms or conditions of the permit, the Water Quality Certification, or approved plans and specifications.
• Review approved plans and monitor construction activities for compliance with all conditions of applicable permits and environmental regulations.
• Review the Contractor’s environmental compliance implementation.
• Notify the client of deficiencies in the compliance with the commitments, considerations, permits and approvals.
• Document impacts to regulated resources by developing and maintaining a detailed tracking list of impacted resources.
• Assist with the identification of ongoing opportunities for further avoidance and minimization of impacts to regulated environmental resources and protection of water quality.
• Coordinate and attend any meetings involving resource or regulatory agencies, including the USACE, MDE, DNR, USFWS or EPA.
• Maintain regular coordination with regulatory agencies and client representatives.
• IEM will utilize specialized client format/portal for reporting.
• Prepare a summary report of findings upon project completion.
• IEM services will be performed up to 40 hours per week, unless otherwise directed and approved. Project construction and IEM inspections are anticipated to occur through December 2024 with the possibility of an extension.

Qualifications

Environmental Scientist with a minimum of five [5] years of experience with performing highway construction or erosion and sediment control inspections, performing wetland and stream monitoring, and/or wetland and stream restoration/mitigation monitoring.

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.

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 Enviromental 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.
• Additional tasks may support NEPA projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Science or a related field.
• MUST have a minimum of 1 year of professional highway noise experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft & Excel).
• Keen attention to detail.
• Experience working with CADD.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Relevant background in Acoustical Analysis, Noise Abatement Design, Air Quality, Traffic Analysis, Site Design, Roadway Design, and/or Rail Noise is preferred.
• Experience with MicroStation.
• Noise analysis experience with the Maryland Department of Transportation.
• General transportation related planning or NEPA 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 field work and carry equipment used for field work.
• Must be able to travel to field locations as required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

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.

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 Senior Environmental Project Manager to join our Natural Resources Business Unit who has the passion to lead and deliver complex, quality projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager and primary point of contact for client team.
• Perform management role in hybrid office/virtual capacity as needed from Straughan office and/or client site.
• Manage small and larger multi-discipline projects and client relationships, delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Communicate and collaborate with the project team, project managers, contractors, and agency representatives.
• Serve as liaison with Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; obtain permits and modifications; track permit conditions and commitments.
• Oversee preparation and submittal of Forest Conservation Plans, Wetland Delineations/Wetland Impact Plates, Planting Plans, and similar environmental documents.
• Collaborate on mitigation site and stream stabilization design and provide remedial action recommendations.
• Conduct field investigations and scoping meetings.
• Support construction projects by reviewing submittals, answering RFI’s, and conducting field visits to ensure compliance with the contract drawings and specifications.
• Manage direct reports, subcontractor staff, and mentor junior staff.
• Manage the quality, timeliness, and financial aspects of projects including the development of scope, budgets and proposals necessary for contract negotiation
• Develop proposals and lead business development efforts for designated clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geomorphology, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, including at least 4 years of project management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with providing environmental consulting services (assessments and permitting).
• Practical experience with wetland/stream restoration design.
• Ability to pass background check.

Desired Qualifications

• PWS and/or ISA Certified Arborist with experience in Mid-Atlantic region
• Transportation, Energy, and/or Utility sector experience
• Experience navigating local, state, federal environmental regulations
• Active involvement in professional organizations
• Business development and marketing experience for technical services
• Proficiency in regional plant identification and soil and hydrology evaluation
• Develop construction specifications and cost estimates
• Rosgen Certified or similar training
• Proficiency using GIS, including experience with geodatabases, collecting/importing/manipulating data, creating mapping, and using related field equipment
• Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD
• Familiarity with water budgets, hydrology & hydraulic analyses, sediment transport, landscape plans, HEC-RAS, and/or TR-55/TR-20

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.

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 an experienced mid-level project manager with a technical (or environmental policy?) background in leading and conducting environmental, cultural resource, or community planning studies and analyses with special emphasis on NEPA analysis and documentation to join our Planning Team as a NEPA Specialist – Environmental Planning. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

***May reside in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina or Pennsylvania

Duties & Responsibilities

Program/Project Management

• Support a portfolio of infrastructure (primarily transportation, green infrastructure and utility) projects that require compliance with the NEPA and other environmental regulations.
• Manage and assist in NEPA document preparation to include categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, or environmental impact statements.
• Support other related environmental studies including Purpose & Need, Section 4(f) Evaluations, Natural and Socioeconomic Analyses, Environmental Justice, Farmland Impacts, etc.
• Completing project management activities such as data management, analysis and interpretation; report preparation, preparation of environmental approval applications and other general tasks.
• Attending client and regulatory agency meetings.
• Prepare public involvement resources and materials.
• Interacting and communicating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, regulatory agency staff, and clients.

Business Development and Marketing

• Actively pursue business development opportunities.
• Preparing and pricing proposals.
• Play an active part in business development and marketing activities.

All other duties as required and assigned. 

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience is required. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Anthropology, GIS, Engineering, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, Urban Studies, Natural Resources, or related fields.
• Demonstrated management ability including experience independently managing multiple projects and supervising technical staff.
• 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.
• Experience preparing 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. Business development and marketing experience for technical services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Good working knowledge of Projectwise required.
• Good working knowledge of ArcGIS, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation desired.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass background check.

Desired Qualifications

• AICP certification and/or PE license is preferable, but not required.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and GPS field data collection desired.
• Technical expertise in leading or assisting with hazardous materials investigations, cultural resource (archaeological and historic architectural) surveys, socioeconomic analysis, noise and air quality analyses for transportation projects in the Mid-Atlantic.

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 inspection

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.

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 an experienced senior project manager with a technical background in leading and conducting environmental, cultural resource, or community planning studies and analyses with special emphasis on NEPA analysis and documentation to join our Planning Team as a Senior NEPA Specialist – Environmental Planning. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

***May reside in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina or Pennsylvania

Duties & Responsibilities

Program/Project Management

• Manage a portfolio of infrastructure (primarily transportation, green infrastructure and utility) projects that require compliance with the NEPA and other environmental regulations.
• Manage and assist in NEPA document preparation to include categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, or environmental impact statements.
• Lead and support other related environmental studies including Purpose & Need, Section 4 (f) Evaluations, Natural and Socioeconomic Analyses, Environmental Justice, Farmland Impacts, etc.
• Completing project management activities such as data management, analysis and interpretation; report preparation, preparation of environmental approval applications and other general tasks.
• Attending client and regulatory agency meetings.
• Prepare public involvement resources and materials.
• Interacting and communicating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, regulatory agency staff, and clients.

Business Development and Marketing

• Actively pursue business development opportunities.
• Preparing and pricing proposals.
• Play an active part in business development and marketing activities.

Departmental Management Support

• Staff management/development/mentoring.
• Staff allocation to projects and tasks.
• Track department revenue.
• Forecast revenue.
• Review invoices.

All other duties as required and assigned. 

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years relevant experience is required. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Anthropology, GIS, Engineering, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, Urban Studies, Natural Resources, or related fields.
• Demonstrated management ability including experience independently managing multiple projects and supervising technical staff.
• 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.
• Experience preparing 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.
• Business development and marketing experience for technical services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Good working knowledge of ProjectWise required.
• Good working knowledge of ArcGIS, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation desired.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass background check.

Desired Qualifications

• AICP certification and/or PE license is preferable, but not required. Otherwise, expectation that the candidate will achieve certifications/licensure within 1 year.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and GPS field data collection desired.
• Technical expertise in leading or assisting with hazardous materials investigations, cultural resource (archaeological and historic architectural) surveys, socioeconomic analysis, noise and air quality analyses for transportation projects in the Mid-Atlantic.

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 inspection

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.