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Who We Are

Our most valuable resources are the people that make Straughan thrive. We believe every individual truly enriches the team with their knowledge and experience. Straughan team members are ever-curious, life-long learners. We are creative, inventive, and agile enough to address changing needs of project priorities.

We are driven to provide our very best. In the environmental industry, Straughan strives to set the standard through our professionalism, integrity, and innovative strategies. We never lose sight of our mission – to advance sustainable and resilient communities.

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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Columbia, MD

Environmental Scientist (On Call)

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Posted: March 7, 2023 Columbia, MD

Environmental Scientist (On Call)

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 motivated Environmental Scientist to join our Natural Resources Business Unit, based out of our office in Columbia, MD. The position requires basic understanding of environmental field protocols and regulatory requirements; a passion for conducting field work; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively; and the interest in working with a collaborative team to deliver successful projects. Duties may involve supporting projects across business units, including Planning, Noise, and Engineering. This position is for an estimated 20-40 hours per week through May 2023, with the possibility of continuation and/or conversion to full-time, long-term staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support wetland delineations and monitoring (vegetation, soils, and hydrology).
  • Support Forest Stand Delineations, Forest Conservation Plans, and other plant community evaluations.
  • Assist with stream assessments and restoration monitoring (stream pattern and profile).
  • Assist with water quality monitoring (water chemistry, groundwater, stormwater, and biology).
  • Support data analysis and technical reporting.
  • Create/interpret maps for use in the field and reports (GIS, AutoCADD, and/or Microstation).
  • 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 or equivalent in Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geomorphology, or related field

Experience: Open to all levels of relevant work experience. Ability to pass background check.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with GPS devices and/or various water quality modeling tools.
  • Proficiency using GIS, including experience with geodatabases, collecting/importing/manipulating data, creating mapping, and using related field equipment
  • Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD
  • Experience with environmental regulations, permitting, and policy.
  • Experience preparing wetland permit applications and regulatory approval documentation.
  • Strong working knowledge of wetland, stream, and forest ecology.
  • Construction experience.
  • Desirable certifications: MBSS, PWS/PWIT, ISA CA, QP, LTE, Green/Yellow Card, etc.

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.

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

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.

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

Junior Accountant

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Posted: March 13, 2023 Columbia, MD

Junior Accountant

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 Environmental, Inc. is seeking to add a qualified Junior Accountant to our growing team. An exceptional candidate will demonstrate experience with accounts payable, cash receipts and receivables, payroll processing, preparation and entry of journal entries, account reconciliations and a general understanding of month-end closing procedures and US GAAP. The position will play an important role in supporting upper level managers and senior accountants in preparing accurate and timely monthly financial reports for Executive Management. The candidate may be required to work additional hours on occasion to meet both accounting and regulatory deadlines.

This is a Hybrid position and requires 2 to 3 days a week in the corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintain accounts payable, ensure timely payment of invoices, confirming validity of the debt and gathering appropriate approvals
  • Recording ACHs and misc debit transactions
  • Maintain and reconcile company credit cards and prepare documentation for review
  • Assists with accounts receivable, processing checks for deposit
  • Process bi-weekly payroll to include adjustments for new hires, terminations, pay rates, benefits, expense reimbursements and other related items
  • Run Labor Distribution reports from Unanet software and tie to payroll reports
  • Prepare and enter bi-weekly Payroll journal entry to Unanet GL
  • Assist with various month-end project accounting reports supporting documentation
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations
  • Ad-hoc reports as required
  • Complete special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or demonstrated work experience

Experience: 1+ years of relevant professional experience

  • Working knowledge of Unanet GovCon Financials Software
  • Experience with third party vendor payroll processing
  • Competent Excel skills to include pivot tables
  • Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills
  • Must be able to handle confidential material with discretion
  • Ability to prioritize and organize efficiently and work to deadlines
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Familiarity with US GAAP

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (approaching graduation acceptable)
  • Competency in MS Office
  • Certified Payroll Professional (in process acceptable)
  • Familiarity with State/Federal contracting
  • Experience with project-based accounting
  • Familiarity with cost-plus, time and materials, and fixed-price contracts

 

Note

Due to the nature of this position, all candidates must agree to a comprehensive background check.

Candidates may be required to complete an assessment of both accounting and Excel abilities.

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 20 pounds at a time.

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.

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

Water Resources Engineer

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Posted: November 23, 2022 Columbia, MD

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

Straughan is currently seeking an Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer to join our Engineering Business Unit. 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.  The ideal candidate should have an interest in and understanding of current environmental issues and a shared vision for sustainability.

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.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Collect and analyze data
  • Perform field assessments and site inspections
  • Perform calculations, analyses, and reporting
  • Present project details and technical information to colleagues and clients
  • Assist in the preparation of engineering documents plans, reports, cost estimates, and specification
  • Keeping up to date with changes in 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

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

·        No experience required

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

·        As a condition of employment, hire will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will need to be submitted as part of the interview/hiring process

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Stormwater management design and permitting experience
  • Erosion and sediment control design and permitting experience
  • Stream restoration design including sediment transport modeling experience
  • Drainage system design experience
  • Hydrology & Hydraulics analyses
  • Geomorphic assessment experience
  • Shoreline protection design experience
  • Site design and LEED experience
  • Green infrastructure (GI), low impact development (LID), or environmental site design (ESD) experience
  • Environmental consulting and/or civil engineering practices (Forest Conservation Plans, Wetland Delineations/Wetland Impact Plates, Planting Plans, and similar environmental documents) experience
  • Active involvement in professional organizations
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certified
  • MicroStation or AutoCAD experience
  • Experience with HEC-RAS
  • Experience with WIN TR-55
  • Experience with WIN TR-20
  • Experience with GEOPAK and/or INROADS
  • Experience with Pond Pack
  • Experience with ArcMAP/GIS

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.

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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Washington, DC

Senior Manager, Permitting & Environmental Compliance

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Posted: December 19, 2022 Washington, DC

Senior Manager, Permitting & Environmental Compliance

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 Manager for Permitting & Environmental Compliance to support one or more projects in the DC-Maryland-Virginia region and to be a valued leader in our Natural Resources Business Unit. The position requires an understanding of environmental regulatory requirements and permitting processes, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of stakeholders, and the interest in working with a collaborative team to deliver successful projects. The role may require weekly visits to project sites in the DMV area. .

Duties & Responsibilities

· Primarily serve as project environmental manager and point of contact for client team, providing leadership and strategy for regulatory compliance and environmental permitting.

· Understand, communicate, and align regulatory approvals with project procurement, design, and construction timeframes.

· Provide environmental expertise to diverse internal teams and coordinate with other internal stakeholders about relevant issues and requirements.

· Communicate and collaborate with the project team, project managers, contractors, and agency representatives. Serve as liaison with Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Provide clear direction to consultants and internal teams on environmental conditions and permitting.

· Obtain permits and modifications, and track permit conditions and commitments.

· Oversee preparation of Environmental Protection Plans, Wetland/Waterway Permit Applications, Hazardous Materials Management Plans, Environmental Mitigation Plans, NEPA documents, Planting Plans, and similar environmental documents.

· Stay current on changes in environmental policy and regulations to assess and mitigate risks to the project.

· Collaborate on environmental restoration design plans prior to and during construction; provide remedial action recommendations.

· Perform environmental construction inspections, field investigations, and scoping meetings.

· Manage direct reports and subcontractor staff; mentor junior staff.

· Manage/Oversee the quality, timeliness, and financial aspects of projects including the development of scopes, budgets, and proposals necessary for contract negotiation.

· Develop proposals and lead business development efforts for designated clients.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geomorphology, or related field

Experience

Minimum 1 years of relevant work experience, including at least 4 years of project management experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills a must. Experience with providing environmental consulting services (assessments and permitting) for the transportation industry. Ability to pass background check.  Experience working in teams and establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.

Desired Qualifications

 

· Experience managing multi-discipline projects and client relationships, delivering projects on time and within budget.

· Relevant professional certification such as, PWS, PE, PMP, AICP, CHMM, PG

· Transportation sector experience

· Positive rapport with local and regional permitting agencies in DC/VA/MD

· Ecological restoration design experience

· Experience in review/development of construction plans, specifications, ESC, cost estimates, H&H analyses, etc.

· Experience working in fast-paced environments.

· Active involvement in professional organizations

· Business development and marketing experience for technical services

· Proficiency using GIS, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD

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 20 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. 

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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Remote

Water Resources Engineer

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Posted: January 11, 2023 Remote

Water Resources Engineer

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

Job Location(s): Houston TX, Newark DE, Toledo OH, Columbia MD, Baltimore MD

 

Job Purpose

Straughan is currently seeking an Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer to join our Engineering Business Unit. 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. The ideal candidate should have an interest in and understanding of current environmental issues and a shared vision for sustainability.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Collect and analyze data

Perform field assessments and site inspections

Perform calculations, analyses, and reporting

Present project details and technical information to colleagues and clients

Assist in the preparation of engineering documents plans, reports, cost estimates, and specification

Keeping up to date with changes in 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

 

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

  • No experience required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers

Desired Qualifications

  • Stormwater management design and permitting experience
  • Erosion and sediment control design and permitting experience
  • Stream restoration design including sediment transport modeling experience
  • Drainage system design experience
  • Hydrology & Hydraulics analyses
  • Geomorphic assessment experience
  • Shoreline protection design experience
  • Site design and LEED experience
  • Green infrastructure (GI), low impact development (LID), or environmental site design (ESD) experience
  • Environmental consulting and/or civil engineering practices (Forest Conservation Plans, Wetland Delineations/Wetland Impact Plates, Planting Plans, and similar environmental documents) experience
  • Active involvement in professional organizations
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certified
  • MicroStation or AutoCAD experience
  • Experience with HEC-RAS
  • Experience with WIN TR-55
  • Experience with WIN TR-20
  • Experience with GEOPAK and/or INROADS
  • Experience with Pond Pack
  • Experience with ArcMAP/GIS

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.

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

Water Resources Engineer Intern

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Posted: February 16, 2023 Columbia, MD

Water Resources Engineer Intern

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 2023.

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 fieldwork 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.

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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Equal employment opportunity (EEO), Affirmative action, and Diversity and Inclusion policy statement

Straughan is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.  Straughan affirms its long-standing commitment to maintain a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate, maintains a business culture that recognizes the contributions and interests of diverse cultural and social groups, and maximizes employee efforts by understanding individual differences and perspectives.  It is the policy of Straughan not merely to refrain from employment discrimination as required by federal, state, and local enactments, but to take positive affirmative action to realize for women, people of color, individuals with physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veterans’ full equal employment opportunity.  It is also our goal to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, and protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status. 

EOE/AA Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity – We are an equal opportunity employer, but we are more than that. We are open-minded and care only about your capability, your drive, and your desire and determination to contribute your gifts and talents fully.