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 Noise Analyst/Engineer to join our Environmental Planning Team. Your skills and knowledge of applicable concepts would support studies and design in the areas of noise, and air quality.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform work in the areas of traffic noise analysis, rail noise analysis, construction noise analysis, noise barrier design, sound monitoring, vibration analysis, and/or air quality analysis.
• Collecting field data collection and data processing
• Utilizing noise modeling software
• Conducting noise impact analysis.
• Supporting tasks and services would include report preparation, CADD & GIS usage, noise modeling analysis, and/or environmental planning and permitting support.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience:

• Working knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft /Excel)
• Detail Oriented
• CADD Experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Must be able to travel to field locations as required.
• Valid driver licenses

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of noise experience
• Some relevant background in Acoustical Analysis. Noise Abatement Design, Air Quality, Traffic Analysis, Site Design, Roadway Design, and / or Rail Noise
• Experience with MicroStation
• Noise analysis experience with the Maryland Department of Transportation
• General transportation related planning or NEPA experience preferred

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 50 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 field work and carry equipment used for field work

COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for all applicants.

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.