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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Together we can create a sustainable world.

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

Administrative Assistant

Posted: April 21, 2023 Columbia, MD

Administrative Assistant

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

As an Administrative Assistant, you will join the administrative team consisting of senior leadership, marketing, finance, and human resources. You will provide administrative support for office management, accounting, and proposals/contracts.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and have a high aptitude for computer software. You should be self-motivated, excel at multi-tasking, and be able to proactively address emerging needs of the organization. We are looking for someone who wants to promote a fun and team-oriented work environment. Opportunities for advancement include increased responsibility for company proposals, communications, accounting, and/or contracts. Technical writing, marketing, or accounting expertise would benefit your ability to grow in this role. Your efforts will help to ensure that our company runs efficiently, and our employees have the tools they need to carry out our mission.

This position requires in-person work 4-5 days/week at our corporate office in Columbia, MD.

Duties & Responsibilities

Office management will include maintaining supply inventories; coordinating maintenance of office equipment; managing off-site document storage; managing maintenance of Straughan’s vehicles; and managing building maintenance activities, repairs, and upgrades.
Placing food or supply orders, coordinating and making travel arrangements, coordinating and supporting special office events/party planning, and event registrations.
Completing forms and online registrations. Reviewing contracts, drafting documents, and file organization.
Assisting with marketing projects including proposals, staff resumes, and work descriptions; conducting research on the market and industry events.
Accounting support such as account reconciliations, accounts payable, and routine billing.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma

Experience:

At least 3 years of administrative experience
Proficient in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive)
Data entry experience
Strong organizational skills and high degree of attention to detail
Excellent time-management skills; comfortable with routinely shifting demands
Ability to make independent decisions on a daily basis, addressing the best way to handle specific tasks
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities
Ability to handle sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner
Valid driver’s license

Desired Qualifications

Associate or bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated technical writing skills

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

Junior Accountant

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

Senior Sustainability Manager

Posted: April 25, 2023 Columbia, MD

Senior Sustainability Manager

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 Senior Sustainability Manager will provide sustainable design project management and third-party certification efforts. The Senior Sustainability Manager will serve as a subject matter expert on green building, sustainability, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the company and clients.

The successful candidate will be a project manager for green building and sustainability projects, staff oversight, and support business development. The position reports to the Sustainability Deputy Director and is based in the home office.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead major sustainability 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.
Skilled in developing sustainability goals for projects; developing goals and design strategies, researching technical criteria and data to support design decisions and integration of strategies for achieving high performance design.
Participate in project team meetings to facilitate intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
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 both verbally and in writing.
Assist in the development of the Sustainability group as a team, fostering professional camaraderie, identifying opportunities for growth/expansion, and leading hiring efforts.
Develop relationships with internal and external clients through personal contacts, participation in conferences and presentations.
Maintain significant professional qualifications and participate in appropriate professional organization activities.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in in engineering, architecture, environmental, sustainability or closely related field

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of experience
LEED Accredited Professional with Specialty
Experience managing LEED projects with a minimum of fifteen (15) completed LEED certifications
Familiarity with other third-party green certification systems (Green Globes, WELL, Fitwel, Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings)
Proficient knowledge of design process and documentation developed for design phases
Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating sustainable design concepts and strategies
An understanding of carbon management in the built environment
Effective project management skills, task management and follow-through
Adept change agent dedicated to improving processes
Experience with proposal development
Strong written and oral communication skills (presentation/training ability)
Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Suite
Demonstrated active involvement in professional organizations

Desired Qualifications

Green Globes, WELL AP or other rating system accredited professional preferred
Experience implementing and documenting the federal Guiding Principles program
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, 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

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

Senior Accountant

Posted: April 28, 2023 Columbia, MD

Senior 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 Senior Accountant to our growing team. The candidate will demonstrate experience with full-cycle accounting and monthly closing procedures, preparation of financial statements, A/P and A/R, payroll functions, and audit support. The position will play an essential role in supporting the Director of Finance in preparing both internal as well as external financial reports, supporting various types of audits and ensuring accuracy of the day to day accounting functions. The candidate may be required to work additional hours as necessary to meet critical deadlines and certain times during the year.

Candidates may be required to complete an assessment of various accounting and Excel skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain accounts payable

Review account coding for accuracy
Enter vouchers into Unanet system
Reconcile credit card transactions and expense report submission
Maintain accurate account coding and A/P Aging report
Adhere to bi-weekly A/P check run schedule

Maintain accounts receivable

Enter Deposits via electronic banking system
Maintain accurate A/R Aging report
Prepare monthly collections report
Support collections activities as needed

Assist with billing support activities

Assist with timesheet corrections
Assist with cost structure corrections
Assist with the review of direct and indirect labor
Review expense reports for accurate expense type and project codes

Maintain project setup in Unanet

Setup of new projects in Unanet from information received from contracts
Coordinate all project setups with the Accounting Controller
Ensure all information from the project setup for is accurate and in accordance with the contract
Enter all the information including contract limitations, billing instructions and people assignments

Prepare various month-end project accounting reports

Evaluation of project burn-rates
Assist with preparation of monthly project management report list
Assist with the maintenance of various job status reports
Ability to discuss project financials with Project Managers
Ability to answer questions and respond to various requests from Project Managers

Bi-Weekly Payroll

Bii-weekly payroll journal and ap entries
Reconcile payroll accrual and expense accounts
State Tax and UI are accurately being processed by Paylocity
HSA, FSA, 401K are being funded as required
Accruals for new hires, terminations and LWOP personnel are updated in Unanet
Ability to answer questions and respond to various request

Month-end closing procedures

Complete account analysis schedules
Review & evaluate T/B for accuracy
Prepare monthly accrual schedule and J/E
Review trend income statement and evaluate for accuracy
Perform account reconciliations
Update financial dashboard reports
Update budget vs. actual reports

Quarterly reports and reconciliations

941 Quarterly reconciliations
GSA reporting
MD Sales and Use Tax

Assist with external audits

Workers Comp
401 audits
Finacial statement review
Overhead rate and ICS audits

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional accounting experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP
Familiarity with State and/or Federal Government contracting.
Experience with job cost accounting
Experience with cost-plus, time and materials, and fixed-price contracts
Attention to detail and accuracy is essential
Ability to communicate across various functional levels of the organization
Self-starter with ability to work independently
Advanced Excel skills
Able to handle confidential material
Ability to prioritize and organize efficiently
Ability to meet deadlines.
High-level analytical ability
Effective written and verbal communication

Desired Qualifications

CPA candidate
Hands on experience with Unanet ERP system highly desirable
Strong computer aptitude
Understanding of FAR/DFAR

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 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

Stream Restoration Manager

Posted: May 1, 2023 Columbia, MD

Stream Restoration Manager

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 seeking a Stream Restoration Project Manager to join our Engineering Business Unit who has the ability to be a leader, deliver quality projects, and support Straughan’s Ecological Restoration group nationally. The ideal candidate should understand the design and implementation process for ecosystem restoration projects, with experience in the mid-Atlantic. We are seeking a candidate motivated to do right by our resources and create resilient, sustainable, and diverse habitats built on nature-based solutions. Our portfolio includes stream restoration, wetland restoration, living shorelines, stream daylighting, forest establishment, blue-green infrastructure, and more! The successful candidate will interface directly with clients and will be responsible for task and budget management. This is a leadership position with potential for rapid growth. The position reports to Deputy Director of Water Resources Engineering and is based in the home office.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead stream restoration 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 restoration projects and oversee design and permitting.
Work collaboratively with our ecological restoration team to choose the right approach for each site, balancing goals and objectives with constraints.
Delegate and manage tasks working with a talented team of junior engineers and environmental scientists.
Coordinate directly with client managers.
Mentor and develop junior staff.
Develop task proposals and labor estimates.
Support pursuit of new projects.
Develop relationships with internal and external clients through personal contacts, participation in conferences and presentations.
Maintain significant professional qualifications and participate in professional organization activities.

Requirements

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

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years’ experience
Stream restoration design experience
Erosion and sediment control design experience
Geomorphic assessment experience
Environmental permitting experience
Technical writing experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers
Effective project management skills, task management and follow-through
Adept change agent dedicated to improving processes
Experience with proposal development
Strong written and oral communication skills (presentation/training ability)
Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Suite

Desired Qualifications

PE registered in Mid-Atlantic region and have ability for Maryland registration by reciprocity
Familiarity with multiple restoration techniques including: Valley Restoration/Legacy Sediment Removal, Regenerative Design (RSC), and Natural Channel Design (NCD)
Rosgen Certified or similar training
Experience with stream geomorphic assessments and function-based assessments
Understanding of environmental permitting for restoration projects
Experience with task and budget management
Familiarity and project experience with municipalities in the Mid-Atlantic (e.g., Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania)
Wetland restoration design experience
Living shoreline experience
Hydrology & hydraulic analyses
Proposal and task order development experience
GIS (Arc-MAP, Arc-PRO) desired
HEC-RAS desired
TR-55/TR-20 desired
SMS and SRH-2D or TUFLOW desired
Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD 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
Physically able to conduct building and construction site visits

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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Washington, DC

Senior Manager, Permitting & Environmental Compliance

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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At Straughan, we invest in the entire you.

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

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Senior Accountant

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Stream Restoration Manager

Stream Restoration Manager

Requirements

Senior Manager, Permitting & Environmental Compliance

Senior Manager, Permitting & Environmental Compliance

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