Current Openings

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman-owned business that provides high-quality and cost-effective environmental consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the government and private sectors.

Straughan is currently seeking a talented and motivated Environmental Design Intern to join our Environmental Design Team.

The Environmental Design Intern would be working primarily with Professional Engineers and Environmental Analysts on a variety of projects.  They may have the opportunity to work with Sustainable Design group on traffic noise analysis, air quality analysis, roadway planning and design, LEED certification, and sustainability planning.  They may have the opportunity to work with our Water Resources Engineering group on hydraulics and hydrology analysis, stormwater management design, drainage design, erosion and sediment control design, and stream restoration. They may have the opportunity to work with our Planning group or with Environmental Scientists in our Natural Resources division as well. Internship could possibly extend through fall semester of 2018.

Qualifications:
Required

• Must be available for full work days.
• A registered student at a university majoring in either Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
• Completed all sophomore level engineering coursework
• CAD experience, preferably MicroStation
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability and eagerness to perform field work such as wetland and stream delineations, geomorphic assessments, traffic noise data collection, and general business support tasks. Fieldwork may involve walking through wooded areas, working alongside of roadways and carrying field equipment.

Desired

• Geopak
• ArcGIS
• Relevant experience
• Contributing member of student and/or professional organizations

Desired start date:  5/21/2018

Duration:  Summer 2018. Possibility for internship to continue through Fall 2018 Semester.

Approximate Hours Per Week:  Can vary between 0 and 40

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Qualified applicants may apply here:  Environmental Design Intern

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman-owned business that provides high-quality and cost-effective environmental consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the government and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable solutions. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of natural, wildlife, and wetland scientists, geomorphologists, civil and environmental engineers, biologists and botanists, planners, foresters, cultural resource specialists, and GIS and CAD specialists. Straughan offers very competitive compensation and benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer. Straughan was voted as a Top Work Place in Baltimore for 2016 and 2017 and is a great place to advance your career.

Straughan is currently seeking a talented and motivated GIS Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver that thrives while working in a fast-paced team setting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Technical lead on GIS computer applications, provides technical support and promotes GIS technology
• Identifies, creates, collects, converts, integrates, and manages geospatial datasets
• Analyzes technical problems and devises new approaches and alternative solutions
• Develops or maintains GIS applications using a combination of GIS software, web-based development tools, and/or Windows development tools
• Processes and analyzes raster and vector geospatial data in support of clients and staff including engineers, environmental scientists, and planners
• Creates, edits, and maintains geospatial databases and metadata on multiple simultaneous projects
• Creates scripts/models/macros in multiple platforms
• Create and disseminate production workflow documents
• Technical lead on the development of field data collection applications, which includes identifying and learning new data collection products as they become available
• Coordination of geospatial data across platforms (desktop, tablet, GPS receivers, etc.)
• Assists with the preparation of reports, graphics, tables, and map figures to support environmental impact studies, NEPA studies, and technical reports for projects. Conducts peer reviews of these products.
• QA/QC of field collected data incorporating topology rules and
• Functions as a team leader and provides technical guidance and direction to other staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or related field
• 5 +years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field
• Required experience in multi-sensor processing, manipulation, and production
• In-depth knowledge of ESRI’s software, including ArcGIS 10.X and ArcPad
• Ability to perform work outside under variable terrain and weather conditions
• Knowledge of cartography, coordinate systems, map projections, and topology
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access)
• Strong verbal, organizational and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and in an organized fashion

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Geography, GIS, or related field
• Experience and interest in emerging technologies
• Experience in mentoring, training junior GIS analysts
• Drone piloting and sensor data collection and manipulation experience
• Experience with the Maryland IMAP and other publicly available data sources
• Experience working with local governments and Maryland DOT projects
• Experience working with LiDAR (aerial, mobile or terrestrial) and DEM creation
• Tool creation using ESRI Model Builder
• Experience in programming languages such as Python, SQL, VB, .NET and/or Java
• Ability to perform hydraulic and hydrologic modelling (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-20, TR-55, GISHydro)
• Experience with environmental regulations, permitting, and policy
• Experience preparing work scopes and budget estimates for GIS tasks
• Contributing member of professional organization

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Qualified applicants may apply here:  GIS Analyst

Description

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman-owned business that provides high-quality and cost effective environmental and cultural resources consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the government and private sectors.

Straughan is currently seeking on call archaeological field technicians, local to the Baltimore/Washington region, to join our Sustainable Design Team for work on primarily local projects.

Responsibilities will include completion of Phase I, II, and III archeological fieldwork, and may also include report documentation tasks.

Desirable candidates will have experience conducting pedestrian and sub-surface surveys in the mid-Atlantic and will be familiar with prehistoric and historic archeological resources commonly found in the Mid-Atlantic.

Field technicians will need to be able to carry field equipment, perform shovel test pits, and maintain accurate records of shovel test pits, excavation units and other survey conditions.

Work performed outside will be performed in variable weather conditions and may entail long days.  This is an entry level position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-5 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Archeology or related field.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Completion of an archeological field school within the Mid-Atlantic.
• Well-developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with cultural resource regulations and policy.
• Experience using Trimble GPS, Total Station, and GIS.

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Qualified applicants may apply here:  Archeological Field Technician

Straughan Environmental, Inc. (Straughan) is a successful, rapidly growing, woman-owned business that provides consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the government and private sectors. Straughan is committed to sustainability, and is qualified in nearly all aspects of environmental services, including planning, design, policy, and construction oversight. Our staff consists of environmental scientists; civil and environmental engineers; biologists and botanists; planners; foresters; cultural resource specialists; construction professionals, and GIS and CADD specialists. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy makes Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career. Straughan was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Baltimore Sun for 2016.

Straughan is currently seeking senior Construction Inspectors. We are recruiting for a Transportation Engineering Technician (TET) – TET III and TET IV levels. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of environmental, roadway and utility construction processes.

Requirements:

• Two or more years of construction inspection experience
• State or Mid Atlantic Regional Certification Program (MARTCP) certifications for Basic concrete and Hot Mixed Asphalt
• SHA Yellow card
• MDE Green card
• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver’s License

Highly Desired

• Certifications: Temporary Traffic Control, Soils & Aggregates
• Utility, environmental and general construction knowledge

EOE/AA Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Qualified applicants may apply here: Apply – Construction Inspectors – Senior Level

Straughan Environmental, Inc. (Straughan) is a successful, rapidly growing, woman-owned business that provides consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the government and private sectors. Straughan is committed to sustainability, and is qualified in nearly all aspects of environmental services, including planning, design, policy, and construction oversight. Our staff consists of environmental scientists; civil and environmental engineers; biologists and botanists; planners; foresters; cultural resource specialists; construction professionals, and GIS and CADD specialists. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy makes Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career. Straughan was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Baltimore Sun for 2016.

Straughan is currently seeking junior level Construction Inspectors. We are recruiting for a Transportation Engineering Technician (TET) – TET I and TET II levels, and are willing to train the right candidate. We seek motivated and career minded individuals with an interest in and understanding of roadway and environmental construction processes.

Requirements:

• An interest or experience in environmental, roadway and utility construction
• SHA Yellow card
• MDE Green card
• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver’s License

Highly Desired

• Certifications: Temporary Traffic Control, Soils & Aggregates, Concrete, Hot Mixed Asphalt
• Environmental, roadway, utility and general construction knowledge

EOE/AA Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Qualified applicants may apply here: Apply – Construction Inspectors – Junior Level

Small, multi-disciplinary environmental firm in Columbia, MD is seeking an individual with 1 to 3 years of experience with performing environmental site assessments, soil sampling, and groundwater sampling.

Straughan Environmental, Inc. (Straughan) is a successful, rapidly growing, woman-owned business that provides high-quality and cost-effective environmental consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the government and private sectors. Straughan is committed to sustainable design, and is qualified in nearly all aspects of environmental service, including planning, design, and policy. Our staff consists of natural, wildlife, and wetland scientists; geomorphologists; civil and environmental engineers; biologists and botanists; planners; foresters; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CADD technicians. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy makes Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career. Straughan was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Baltimore Sun for 2016.

Straughan is currently seeking an Environmental Professional to support upcoming Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and other projects concerned with hazardous materials management. Position may be full time or part time.

The qualified applicant will have a basic knowledge of soils and groundwater, experience with methods for performing soil and groundwater sampling for hazardous substances, and regulatory requirements applicable to contaminated sites.  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 have the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, environmentally conscious, team environment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Engineering
• Ability to conduct research and analysis, conduct field investigations that include soil and groundwater sampling, and document findings clearly and effectively
• Basic knowledge of key environmental regulations and policies
• Experience in preparing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment reports
• Working knowledge of MS Office computer software
• Well-developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; ability to create effective written reports and documentation

Qualifications (Preferred)
The following qualifications are preferred:

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training
• Experience in Baltimore/Washington/Northern Virginia region

EOE/AA Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Qualified applicants may apply here: Apply – Environmental Professional

Mid-Level Water Resources Engineer

Straughan Environmental, Inc. (Straughan) is a successful, rapidly growing business that provides high-quality and cost effective environmental consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the government and private sectors.

Straughan is committed to sustainable design and is qualified in nearly all aspects of environmental service, including engineering, planning, design, and policy. Our staff consists of natural, wildlife, and wetland scientists; geomorphologists; civil, and environmental, and water resources engineers; biologists and botanists; planners; foresters; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CADD technicians. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

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

Requirements

• PE registered in Maryland or ability to have by reciprocity, additional mid-Atlantic state registrations desired
• 5-10 years experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field
• Stormwater management design and permitting experience
• Erosion and sediment control design and permitting experience
• Drainage system design experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with others

Highly Desired

• Ability to work on large tasks involving mass transit/transportation projects in the DC metro area
• Stream restoration design including sediment transport modeling experience
• Geomorphic assessment experience
• Hydrology & hydraulic analyses experience
• Shoreline protection design experience
• Site design and LEED experience
• Environmental consulting and/or civil engineering practices (Forest Conservation Plans, Wetland Delineations/Wetland Impact Plates, Planting Plans, and similar environmental documents) experience
• Project management experience
• Proposal and task order development experience
• Comfortable marketing technical services
• Active involvement in professional organizations
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Certified MDE expedited plan reviewer
• Rosgen Certified

Software Experience

• Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD required
• HEC-RAS required
• TR-55 required
• TR-20 required
• Pond Pack desired
• GEOPAK and/or INROADS desired

Qualified candidates may apply here: Apply – MId-Level Water Resources Engineer.

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Senior Stream Restoration Specialist

Straughan Environmental, Inc. (Straughan) is a successful, rapidly growing business that provides high-quality and cost effective environmental consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the government and private sectors.

Straughan is committed to sustainable design and is qualified in nearly all aspects of environmental service, including engineering, planning, design, and policy. Our staff consists of natural, wildlife, and wetland scientists; geomorphologists; civil, and environmental, and water resources engineers; biologists and botanists; planners; foresters; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CADD technicians. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Straughan is currently seeking a Senior Stream Restoration Specialist to join our Water Resources Engineering Business Unit who has the ability to be a leader. The ideal candidate should have an interest in and understanding of current environmental issues and a shared vision for sustainability.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience
• Stream restoration design including sediment transport, and modeling experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geomorphology, Environmental science, or related field
• Erosion and sediment control design and
• Geomorphic assessment experience
• Hydrology & hydraulic analyses
• Environmental permitting experience
• Project management experience
• Proposal and task order development experience
• Must be comfortable marketing technical services
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers

Highly Desired

• PE registered in Mid-Atlantic region and have ability for Maryland registration by reciprocity
• Rosgen Certified or similar training
• Wetland Restoration design experience
• Stormwater management design and permitting experience
• Drainage system design experience
• Shoreline protection design experience
• Site design and LEED 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
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Software Experience

• HEC-RAS required
• TR-55/TR-20 desired
• SMS desired
• SRH-2D or TUFLOW desired
• GEOPAK and/or INROADS desired
• Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD desired

Qualified applicants may apply here: Apply – Senior Stream Restoration Specialist

EOE/AA Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Stream Restoration Specialist

Straughan Environmental, Inc. (Straughan) is a successful, rapidly growing business that provides high-quality and cost effective environmental consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the government and private sectors.

 Straughan is committed to sustainable design and is qualified in nearly all aspects of environmental service, including engineering, planning, design, and policy. Our staff consists of natural, wildlife, and wetland scientists; geomorphologists; civil, and environmental, and water resources engineers; biologists and botanists; planners; foresters; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CADD technicians. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Straughan is currently seeking a Stream Restoration Specialist to join our Water Resources Engineering Business Unit who has the ability to be a leader. The ideal candidate should have an interest in and understanding of current environmental issues and a shared vision for sustainability.

Requirements

• 2-8 years experience
• Stream restoration design including sediment transport, and modeling experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geomorphology, Environmental science, or related field
• Erosion and sediment control design
• Geomorphic assessment experience
• Environmental permitting experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers

Highly Desired

• PE registered in Mid-Atlantic region and have ability for Maryland registration by reciprocity
• Rosgen Certified or similar training
• Hydrology & hydraulic analyses
• Wetland Restoration design experience
• Stormwater management design and permitting experience
• Drainage system design experience
• Shoreline protection design experience
• Site design and LEED 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
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Must be comfortable marketing technical services
• Project management experience
• Proposal and task order development experience

Software Experience

• HEC-RAS required
• TR-55/TR-20 desired
• SMS desired
• SRH-2D or TUFLOW desired
• GEOPAK and/or INROADS desired
• Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD desired

Qualified applicants may apply here:  Apply – Stream Restoration Specialist

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Water Resources Engineer I

Straughan Environmental, Inc. (Straughan) is a successful, rapidly growing business that provides high-quality and cost effective environmental consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the government and private sectors. Straughan is committed to sustainable design and is qualified in nearly all aspects of environmental service, including engineering, planning, design, and policy. Our staff consists of natural, wildlife, and wetland scientists; geomorphologists; civil, and environmental, and water resources engineers; biologists and botanists; planners; foresters; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CADD technicians. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

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

Requirements

• 0-4 years experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers

Highly Desired

• Ability to work on large tasks involving mass transit/transportation projects in the DC metro area
• 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
• Low impact development (LID) and environmental site design (ESD) in Maryland
• Environmental consulting and/or civil engineering practices (Forest Conservation Plans, Wetland Delineations/Wetland Impact Plates, Planting Plans, and similar environmental documents) experience
• Active involvement in professional organizations
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certified

Desired Software Experience

• MicroStation or AutoCAD
• HEC-RAS
• WIN TR-55
• WIN TR-20
• GEOPAK and/or INROADS
• Pond Pack
• ArcMAP/GIS

Qualified candidates may apply here: Apply – Water Resources Engineer I

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