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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 Analysists 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 2019.

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:  5/28/2019

Duration:  Summer 2019. Possibility for internship to continue through Fall 2019 Semester.

Approximate Hours Per Week:  Can vary between 0 and 40

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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 sustainable design. 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 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 is currently seeking an experienced Climate Change Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate for this position will work on a U.S. government contract supporting global climate change research.

Position Title: Senior or Mid-Level Staff Scientist

Office: National Climate Assessment, U.S. Global Change Research Program

Location: Washington, DC

Basic Function of Job:

The incumbent will lead technical and administrative tasks for the National Climate Assessment (NCA) at the USGCRP National Coordination Office (NCO). More specifically, the incumbent will provide senior- or mid-level program support – depending upon qualifications – to the NCA and USGCRP under broad guidance from the NCA Chief of Staff and USGCRP Leadership. Responsibilities include leading teams to develop and complete technical, planning, and communication tasks.

Duties:

National Climate Assessment Technical Tasks

• Coordinate framing, writing, and review of reports, tools, and derivative products.
• Identify ways to enhance usefulness of NCA products for a range of users.
• Lead teams from development to launch of high-profile technical, scientific, data, and communication products and tools.
• Develop, research, review, and revise NCA products to ensure their consistency, quality and relevance. Contribute content and editing throughout the process from prospectus development through launch.

National Climate Assessment Planning Tasks

• Develop guidance for NCA processes and products. Work with and/or lead teams to execute plans for completion of complex, multi-stage processes.
• Provide leadership in defining, planning, and implementing NCA activities and their coordination with various interagency efforts.
• Lead teams to identify, develop, and implement strategies to assess and improve program effectiveness and collaborative efforts
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the program and recommend and implement action plans to improve performance.

Communication and Engagement

• In coordination with the USGCRP Engagement and Outreach Lead, develop and implement strategies for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Represent NCA to outside organizations to improve involvement of stakeholders in government, universities, NGOs, and private sector. Organize and speak at events, and recruit experts and interns to contribute to program activities.
• Lead teams to plan, conduct, and report on large and complex meetings.
• Develop slides, posters, talking points, fact sheets, social media content, and other communication materials.

USGCRP Tasks

• Serve as expert resource on climate change, environmental science, and social sciences.
• Provide recommendations to leadership to enhance program effectiveness.
• Provide leadership role in facilitating interagency workgroups.
• Seek opportunities to learn innovative methods and build capacity within the program to use those methods.

Education: Advanced degree in related field (e.g., climate, earth, or environmental, or social science, engineering, etc.)

Experience and skills:

• Advanced knowledge of climate change science, related natural and social sciences, policy, and science communication.
• Expert knowledge of assessment processes and peer review processes. First-hand knowledge of authoring and publishing scientific documents; record of relevant scientific publication.
• Familiarity with Federal research, policy, and operational programs on climate change. Experience with coordination of interagency activities and working groups or similar groups.
• Skill in leading teams and working independently to prepare technical, administrative, and scientific reports, and to develop, negotiate, and implement solutions to problems.
• Skill in proactively assessing programmatic needs and recommending and implementing action to meet those needs.
• Skill in building relationships to understand and meet constituent needs. Skill in making program processes and results more useful to constituents.
• Minimum two years’ experience involving project management. Demonstrated organizational skills. Ability to prioritize and carry out multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Ability to develop guidance for completing large, complex tasks, and to coordinate others in executing guidance.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills, including word processing, presentation, communication, database, and data analysis software. Ability to learn, apply, and advise on new software skills.

Qualified applicants may apply here:  Climate Change Scientist

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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.

Do you excel at the at following skills?

• Spatial visualization Proficiency with computer applications
• Data processing and analysis
• Technical writing
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the role of Environmental Compliance Specialist at a major federal facility.  This position will report to a senior project manager and will be responsible for providing project support and leading oversight of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as described below:

Project support responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate reviews of new and updated existing programs and projects during the life cycle of the project (i.e., design, construction, operation, and closure), including cross-disciplinary coordination with environmental staff and external stakeholders.

EMS lead responsibilities:

• Prepare presentations and materials, coordinate, set up, and lead meetings with senior staff and other environmental stakeholders onsite.
• Monitor, track, review, and rank activities with environmental impacts and aspects.  Develop, monitor and track progress towards goals associated with high priority aspects and environmental management programs.
• Provide oversight for operational controls concerning activities within the scope of the environmental program.
• Conduct ISO 14001:2015 equivalent environmental internal audits and assist with external audits.
• Prepare and lead trainings in the Environmental Management System.

This position will also provide backup support to the site asbestos management program.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience and knowledge with EMS programs, as well as evaluating complex projects to identify environmental impacts and concerns; developing engineering solutions to mitigate such impacts, and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, peers, and other contractor organizations. Must have excellent organization and written communication skills.  Experience and certifications in asbestos management are a plus.  Must have minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.  Must be competent in the use of all elements of Microsoft Office Professional.

Education Requirements

Must either possess a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrogeology, Biology, or other relevant scientific technical field or an appropriate engineering discipline (Environmental, Chemical, Civil).

Qualified applicants may apply here:  Environmental Compliance Specialist

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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 Landscape Architect to join our Natural Resources Business Unit on a part-time, on-call basis. The ideal candidate will be well-rounded and provide expertise on a variety of infrastructure projects to improve the resiliency, sustainability, and natural environment of our communities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field
• RLA license
• Illustration and rendering skills
• Experience working with local, state, and federal agencies, including applicable project permitting requirements
• Experience preparing concept plans, preliminary plans, and site plans
• Experience preparing landscape plans, forest conservation plans, and ecological restoration plans
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers
• Knowledge of landscape-related specifications
• Experience preparing invasive species management plans
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills for documenting compliance
• Ability to efficiently work with Microsoft Office software

Highly Desired

• Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup, Illustrator
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ArcGIS
• Experience with Master Planning, park design, and trail design
• Active involvement in professional organization

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Qualified applicants may apply here:  Landscape Architect

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 Environmental is seeking a suitable candidate to fill in the role of a senior environmental engineer, responsible for overseeing environmental compliance programs at a major federal facility.  The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating potential environmental impacts of proposed new projects and developing effective mitigation measures to address those impacts.  Responsible for evaluating proposed facility and research projects to determine potential environmental issues or constraints that must be addressed during the life cycle of the project (i.e., design, construction, operation, and closure), including communications (e.g., notifications) with regulatory agencies.  Responsible for overseeing compliance with environmental permits, laws, and regulations for regulated petroleum, oil, and lubricant storage at a major federal facility, including periodic inspections and required reports; assists in preparing, updating, and managing compliance with the site’s Integrated Contingency Plan; and provides support to other on-site environmental compliance programs as needed, including support for on call spill response lead with necessary training.  This role will also significantly contribute to JSC’s Environmental Management System (EMS) program.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience in evaluating complex projects to identify environmental impacts and concerns; developing engineering solutions to mitigate such impacts, and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, peers, and other contractor organizations. Must have excellent organization and written communication skills.  Experience in project/program management is a plus.  Must have minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Must have demonstrated a working knowledge of Federal and Texas environmental regulations.  Must be competent in the use of all elements of Microsoft Office Professional.

Requirements

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Environmental, Chemical, Civil) from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) accredited school (Note:  engineering technology degrees are not considered acceptable)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and obtain access to U.S Government site.

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Qualified applicants may apply here:  Sr. Environmental Engineer (Houston, TX)

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/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

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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

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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