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
