Anchor QEA

Restoration Engineer

Bellingham, Washington · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$92k-$104kDetected 44 days ago

Project ManagementAutoCADGISLeadershipCommunicationMentoringCivil 3D

About the role

Title: Restoration Engineer Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Regular Full-time What's the Opportunity?
Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel realignments, habitat and floodplain enhancement projects.
Managing project teams, budgets, scopes, and schedules for complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration.
Preparing detailed design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
Providing field oversight during construction, including adaptive design and troubleshooting.
Engaging directly with tribes, state and federal agencies, conservation districts, and non-profits to deliver high-impact restoration outcomes.
8 or more years experience in river, stream, floodplain, or fish passage restoration design with a minimum of 3 years of project management experience.
As a senior engineer and project manager, you'll lead restoration projects from concept to construction, collaborating closely with clients, partners, and interdisciplinary teams.
Proven ability to lead projects, including client engagement, scope and task management, budget oversight, and schedule coordination

B.S. or M.S. degree in civil, hydraulic, water resources engineering, or related discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington (or ability to obtain within one year).
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.
Experience with large wood design, sediment transport analysis, or drone-based field surveying.

Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs.
https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/
Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.
Bonus experience includes:
Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service.
Vacation may vary by level.
Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match

7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
We are committed to investing in the right person and to providing support to foster your professional success and long-term impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment.

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