Environmental Analyst

Environmental Analyst I – Baltimore City, MD

Position Overview

This project management role supports the Environmental Program Division (EPD) within the Office of Environmental Design (OED) of the Maryland State Highway Administration. Key duties include:

• Coordinating and negotiating wetland and waterway permits and approvals with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Maryland Department of the Environment, and other regulatory agencies.
• Managing compensatory mitigation projects and ensuring the avoidance and minimization of impacts to regulated natural resources.
• Supporting MDOT SHA design divisions during project delivery and coordinating with internal and external customers.

Benefits

MDOT provides a competitive benefits package, including health and leave benefits, 401(k) and pension plans, a free transit program, and opportunities for advanced education and training.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, earth science, physical science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, biology, agronomy, forestry, horticulture, geography, environmental planning, civil engineering, sociology, economics, planning, anthropology, architectural history, or related fields such as ecology, landscape architecture, or environmental engineering.

Experience: None required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Knowledge of wetland, stream, and/or forest ecosystems.

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the state of Maryland.

SHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation. The State Highway Administration is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Issue Date: 06/17/2026