Title: Water Resources Engineer

Location: Seattle, Tacoma, or Bellingham, Washington

Job Type: Regular Full-time

What’s the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking a water resources engineer to help contribute to our backlog of water resources engineering work in the Pacific Northwest. We are particularly interested in an individual who has a strong technical background in hydrology and hydraulics, a desire to learn and develop with a growing company, and a willingness to support a wide variety of water resources projects. The ideal candidate would be able to perform technical work, including technical studies and engineering design work. The candidate would work with other technical staff to support water resources, civil engineering design, and habitat restoration projects in the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Perform technical analyses and support the development of civil engineering design documents for water resources management, water supply, water conveyance, water storage, stormwater, and habitat restoration projects.
• Perform calculations and complete hydrologic and hydraulic modeling in support of water resources projects.
• Prepare written reports and technical studies.
• Support development of civil engineering drawings, technical specifications, and opinions of probable cost.

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• A Master’s Degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering (or equivalent).
• 0-4 years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, water resource planning and management, and design and construction of water resource projects.
• A willingness to work on a variety of tasks, ranging from hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to development of drawings, specifications, and opinions of cost for a variety of water resources, civil engineering design, and habitat restoration projects.
• Experience with a diverse range of hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling and design software packages such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, WaterCAD, and/or similar pacakges.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Self-motivation, drive, and proactive communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate and a plan to obtain a Washington PE license within the next 4-5 years.

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits which are detailed below.

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 500 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Salary and Other Compensation:

• Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually 
• 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.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:

• 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: 2 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
• Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/