Anchor QEA · 2 months ago
Senior Restoration Engineer
Portland, Oregon, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAnchor QEA is seeking a full-time senior-level engineer and project manager to support innovative projects across the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. The role involves leading restoration projects, conducting analyses, designing solutions, managing project teams, and engaging with various stakeholders.
Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental Engineering
Responsibilities
Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration
Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel realignments, habitat and floodplain enhancement projects
Preparing detailed design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents
Managing project teams, budgets, scopes, and schedules for complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Assisting with the development of competitive proposals
Providing field oversight during construction, including adaptive design and troubleshooting
Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical review and quality assurance
Engaging directly with tribes, state and federal agencies, conservation districts, and non-profits to deliver high-impact restoration outcomes
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. degree in civil, hydraulic, water resources engineering, or related discipline
8 or more years experience in river, stream, floodplain, or fish passage restoration design with a minimum of 3 years of project management experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington or Oregon (or ability to obtain within one year)
Proven ability to lead projects, including client engagement, scope and task management, budget oversight, and schedule coordination
Proven skills in hydraulic, hydrologic and sediment transport modeling of riverine or coastal systems (e.g., HEC-RAS 1D/2D, SRH-2D) and geomorphic assessments
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and related design tools
Experience with construction observation, field data collection, and field engineering
Willingness to travel seasonally for field work and construction projects for up to 2 weeks at a time
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with large wood design, sediment transport analysis, or drone-based field surveying
Familiarity with Pacific Northwest fisheries biology and environmental regulatory frameworks
Experience supporting proposal development and business growth initiatives
Benefits
Annual Bonus
Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.
Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs.
Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
Vacation: 3 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
Company
Anchor QEA
Anchor QEA is a consulting firm that provides a comprehensive range of science and engineering services to the public and private sectors.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael L.
Chief Financial Officer
Rob Howell, P.G.
Chief Operating Officer
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