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Environmental Monitor – Southern Maryland

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; civil and environmental engineers; biologists and botanists; planners; foresters; cultural resource specialists; GIS analysts; 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 Environmental Monitor to join our team. The position is based in the vicinity of La Plata, MD and Dahlgren, VA.  Straughan will provide relocation resources.  

Qualifications (Required)
The following qualifications are required:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Construction management and inspection experience for environmental compliance.
• Expertise in erosion and sediment control practices.
• Expertise in environmental regulations, permitting, and policy.
• Experience preparing permit applications, permit modifications, and coordinating the approval of infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in wetland, stream, and forest assessments.
• Working knowledge of MS Office computer software (world/excel/outlook).
• Well developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to create effective written reports and documentation.
• Ability to manage work to a defined work plan and budget.
• Experience as a project lead for multiple projects. Responsible for ensuring that quality, timely completion, client satisfaction, and financial performance objectives are met for his/her projects.

Qualifications (Preferred)
The following qualifications are preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering or related field.
• Contributing member of professional organizations preferred.
• Experience working with MDOT and VDOT.
• Expertise in issues and solutions affecting the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
• Expertise in environmental mitigation strategies.

Qualified applicants may apply here:  Environmental Monitor

EOE/AA Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Senior 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 while working in a learning in an environment that provides many opportunities to enhance your skills and experience.  
Straughan is currently seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer 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
• PE registered in Maryland or ability to have by reciprocity, additional mid-Atlantic state registrations desired
• 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
• Hydrology & hydraulic analyses
• Drainage system design 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
• Ability to work on large tasks involving mass transit/transportation projects in the DC metro area
• Coastal Engineering and Modeling
• Stream restoration design including sediment transport modeling experience
• Geomorphic assessment 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
• Certified MDE expedited plan reviewer
• Rosgen Certified
Software Experience
• HEC-RAS required
• TR-55 required
• TR-20 required
• GEOPAK and/or INROADS desired
• Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD desired

Qualified candidates may apply here : APPLY SENIOR LEVEL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER

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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 while working in a learning in an environment that provides many opportunities to enhance your skills and experience.
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
• Coastal Engineering and Modeling
• 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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Environmental Compliance & Outreach Specialist / Houston, Texas

Straughan Environmental, Inc. (Straughan) is a leading engineering and environmental firm advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are 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. Our vision is a sustainable world and we work every day to create our vision in surprising ways. Whether you are managing one of our multi-million dollar environmental compliance programs for Federal agencies like NASA, engineering an ecological restoration project, working on environmental policy and planning, or identifying wetland plants in the field, each of our employees contributes uniquely to our vision of a sustainable world.

We are seeking a highly motivated and Environmental Compliance & Outreach Specialist in our Houston, Texas location at NASA. You will work side by side with a group of professionals consisting of …. Contributing to the overall success of the program. As the Environmental Compliance & Outreach Specialist your focus will be on three major areas of responsibility and ownership:

 Outreach Coordinator — As the lead for the Outreach program you will coordinate site-wide environmental events, develop environmental newsletters and develop/advance suitable award nominations that highlight NASA’s missions meeting state and federal regulations. You will oversee managing and executing these activities both tactically and strategically to ensure our outreach program is a success.

Program and Project Support– Under the supervision of the Lead, this position will support environmental projects site wide, and work with media experts to consolidate comments and work throughout the lifecycle of that particular project (Design through closure). This will ensure that the project initiators are complying with necessary state, federal as well as NASA environmental compliance requirements.

 Environmental Management System (EMS) – This position also assists the EMS lead, which includes utilizing systematic tools to manage JSC’s compliance in an efficient and consistent manner, to assess environmental impacts, to identify and correct problems, to set objectives and quantifiable targets, and to establish environmental management programs that provide for continual improvement. The EMS focuses on the key elements of pollution prevention, compliance, restoration, conservation, and continual improvement.

Onsite Emergency Spill Response: This position will serve on an on-call (rotational basis) spill response lead, to support the spill response team on site.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess excellent technical writing skills as well as exceptional communication and relational skills. You must be able to demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills. Must be able work well with media leads, contractors, and support personnel to achieve expected goals. Be able to use leadership skills to effectively execute programs and provide status updates to management. Experience in project/program management is a plus.

Requirements
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Environmental Science, Engineering, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, Geology, Biology plus two years of relevant work experience.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and obtain access to U.S Government site.
• Have minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Federal and Texas environmental regulations.
• Competent in practical application of all elements of Microsoft Office Professional.

Preferred Skills & Experience
• Prior experience in environmental project, Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft applications, understanding engineering drawings and experience in technical writing.
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 a practical understanding of policy makes Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Apply here ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE & OUTREACH SPECIALIST 

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

Water Resources Engineer – Entry Level

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/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

• 4-10 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/restoration design experience
• Coastal studies
• 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 and SRH-2D or TUFLOW desired
• GEOPAK and/or INROADS desired
• Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD desired

Qualified applicants may apply here:  Stream Restoration Specialist

EOE/AA Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Archeological Field Technician 

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.

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

Qualified applicants may apply here:  Archeological Field Technician

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 2018.

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

Construction Inspectors – Junior 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 2018.

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

Environmental Scientist – Entry Level

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. Our vision is a sustainable world and we work every day to create our vision in surprising ways. Whether you are managing one of our multi-million dollar environmental compliance programs for Federal agencies like NASA, engineering an ecological restoration project, working on environmental policy and planning, or identifying wetland plants in the field, everyone at Straughan Environmental contributes uniquely to our vision of a sustainable world. Straughan was voted one of the Top Workplaces in Baltimore for 2019 and is a great place to begin or advance your career.

Straughan is currently seeking a talented and motivated Environmental Scientist – Entry Level to join our Natural Resources Team. This position has the potential for part-time off-site work (several days per week).

Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist with wetland delineations and monitoring (vegetation, soils, and hydrology)
• Assist with stream assessments and restoration monitoring (stream pattern and profile)
• Assist with water quality monitoring (water chemistry, groundwater, stormwater, and biology)
• Assist with Forest Stand Delineations, Forest Conservation Plans, and other plant community evaluations
• Summarize data and write technical reports
• Assist with reviewing and organizing data and program documentation
• Create/interpret ArcGIS maps for use in the field and reports and conduct basic geo-processing analyses
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Biology, or related field
• Up to two years of experience working in a related field
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation
• Proficiency in MS Office computer software (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Well-developed organizational and communication skills
• Ability to perform work outside under variable terrain and weather conditions
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and in an organized fashion
• Available to work full (8-hour) days

Desirable Qualifications:
• Contributing member of professional organizations
• Experience using GPS devices
• Experience with various water quality monitoring tools
• Experience with ArcGIS Online
• Experience with ArcGIS ModelBuilder and/or Python
• Experience with QGIS

Available to occasionally work extended days, weekends, and/or limited overnight travel.  Reliable transportation is required.

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.

If interested please apply here:  Environmental Scientist – Entry Level

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Environmental Inspector

Straughan Environmental, Inc. (Straughan) is a leading engineering and environmental firm advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are 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. Our vision is a sustainable world and we work every day to create our vision in surprising ways. Whether you are managing one of our multi-million dollar environmental compliance programs for Federal agencies like NASA, engineering an ecological restoration project, working on environmental policy and planning, or identifying wetland plants in the field, each of our employees contributes uniquely to our vision of a sustainable world.

We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental Inspector to conduct inspections of above-ground storage tanks at a U.S. Government site in Maryland. You will work independently to plan and conduct inspections, record inspection data, and prepare regular reports of the inspection findings.

The ideal candidate for this position will be highly dependable, able to work independently and manage their own work schedule to complete required work on time. Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate plans and schedules with co-workers and government staff.

Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable of, or able to quickly gain familiarity with tank inspection standards from the Steel Tank Institute (STI) and American Petroleum Institute (API) as well as Maryland tank regulations (COMAR 26.10).
• Basic competency in Excel, Word, and ability to utilize tablet-based data collection applications.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and obtain access to U.S Government site.

Preferred Skills & Experience
• Prior experience in conducting tank or other similar inspections is a plus but not required.

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 a practical understanding of policy makes Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Apply here:  Environmental Inspector Opportunity

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

Straughan Environmental, Inc., is seeking interns for Environmental Design, Natural Resources, and/or Environmental Scientist.

Our vision is a sustainable world and we work every day to create our vision in surprising ways. Whether you are managing one of our multi-million dollar environmental compliance programs for Federal agencies like NASA, engineering an ecological restoration project, working on environmental policy and planning, or identifying wetland plants in the field, each of our employees contributes uniquely to our vision of a sustainable world.

Required
• Must be available for full work days. – Monday – Friday
• 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: Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Duration: Summer 2020. Possibility for internship to continue through Fall 2020 Semester.
Approximate Hours Per Week: Can vary between 0 and 40

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