We are committed to being a socially responsible company defined by more than our work.
Our Values
We make decisions that benefit our employees, our community, and the environment; and we draw on our core values as we produce strong project outcomes for our clients.
Proficiency. Achieving the highest standards for technical acumen, data quality, document production, and interpersonal communication; using these skillsets to add value to projects and enhance our team.
Integrity. Working to build and maintain a trusting relationship with colleagues, clients, and regulators based on performing consistent high-quality work with honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Dedication. Engaging in a meaningful way, tackling the complexities of our projects, and seeing the work through while maintaining our passion and quality standards.
Collaboration. Fostering a community-minded culture and a team-based approach where open dialogue, respect, and equity are the norm.
Agility. Continuing to be flexible, as we keep a varied portfolio, respond thoughtfully to new project developments, and continually improve our skillsets.
Individuality. Ensuring that each person can be their authentic selves and bring their unique skillset to the team, knowing we are all better for it.
Proficiency. Achieving the highest standards for technical acumen, data quality, document production, and interpersonal communication; using these skillsets to add value to projects and enhance our team.
Integrity. Working to build and maintain a trusting relationship with colleagues, clients, and regulators based on performing consistent high-quality work with honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Dedication. Engaging in a meaningful way, tackling the complexities of our projects, and seeing the work through while maintaining our passion and quality standards.
Collaboration. Fostering a community-minded culture and a team-based approach where open dialogue, respect, and equity are the norm.
Agility. Continuing to be flexible, as we keep a varied portfolio, respond thoughtfully to new project developments, and continually improve our skillsets.
Individuality. Ensuring that each person can be their authentic selves and bring their unique skillset to the team, knowing we are all better for it.
Certified B Corp
In 2017, Floyd|Snider became the first environmental consulting firm in the United States to be granted B Corp™ certification.
We are proud to be part of the community of B Corps that are collectively redefining success in business and using it as a force for good.
We strive to make a positive impact to the natural, built, and social environment.
We promote health and wellness for our staff, helping employees maintain a sustainable work/life balance.
We integrate sustainable practices into our fieldwork and office operations.
We believe that individuality is a strength to the team; we celebrate our differences and commonalities.
We ensure meaningful ownership to our employees through company stock and input in company decisions.
We give back to the community through volunteering, serving on boards, and providing financial contributions.
Company Culture
Our community is our key strength.
Floyd|Snider is built on our ability to collaborate. We work in teams—with our colleagues, with other firms, and in collaboration with our clients.
Our project portfolio allows our staff to follow their passion and stretch their knowledge, in collaboration with an experienced mentor. Our flat organization gives all employees access to Principals, ensuring direct, productive response to recommendations, opportunities, and concerns.
Our sense of community reaches past our work. We craft frequent opportunities for socializing together, volunteering together, creating together—from book club to art classes, kayaking to climbing—we find many ways to have fun!
Diversity and Inclusion
We are dedicated to fostering and advancing our goal of an inclusive environment.
Companies that have diversity in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. Celebrating and caring for the individual is a core belief at Floyd|Snider, and we continue to seek meaningful opportunities to improve in this way.
Firm-wide workshops around bias, bystander training, and better communication
Annual one-on-one meetings to facilitate discussions about career aspirations and management support
Diversity and Inclusion newsletter to promote and facilitate dialogue
Employee engagement through dynamic teams and office social activities organized by staff
Avoid the status quo by encouraging staff to explore new skillsets to strengthen projects
Promote equity through staff ownership of our company values
Today, and every day, we stand with members of our community who continue to suffer injustices due to the color of their skin. We support the Black Lives Matter movement and are adding our voice to the call to end systemic racism.
Support a diversity, equity, and inclusion team to work closely with firm leadership to identify opportunities and recommendations for continual organizational improvement.
Be willing to have difficult conversations about race and equity both internally and with our business partners to promote antiracism and social equity.
Provide employee trainings and experiences to nurture a more justice- and inclusion-forward workplace and business. Create space to listen to underrepresented voices. Seek out and support diverse thinking, perspectives, and experiences.
Support and participate in initiatives to achieve more BIPOC representation in environmental science and engineering fields. Implement continual improvements to our hiring process to enhance diversity in applicants.
Support BIPOC-owned businesses. Build relationships with local nonprofits and donate from our earnings to help support real change, improve racial equity, and address impacts of climate change and pollution on historically marginalized groups.
Giving Back
We dedicate our time and resources to help improve the social and environmental health of our community.
Floyd|Snider is proud to provide its staff with 40 hours of paid volunteer time each year to work in service of nonprofit organizations of their choosing. Since we started this program, our employees give an average of 230 hours per year to community groups throughout the Puget Sound area.
