What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior-level Coastal Engineer position at Anchor QEA?
Title Senior-level Coastal Engineer
Location: Austin, Houston, or Corpus Christi, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
What’s the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking full-time, senior and managing-level coastal engineers for our Austin, Houston, or Corpus Christi, Texas offices to help lead our Texas and gulf coast project teams with coastal engineering, flood resiliency, and water resources projects. We are interested in candidates who are quick learners, detail-orientated, committed team players, and who possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. More than one applicant may be considered, and varying levels as multiple positions are available. Applicants will have between 8 – 12 years of experience with coastal engineering, including hydrodynamic and/or hydraulic numerical modeling experience. Experience with coastal engineering concepts such as shoreline protection, living shorelines, and “engineering with nature” are preferred. Experience with water resources concepts such as hydrology and water quality are also preferred, as is proficiency using CAD, GIS, and/or programming languages, such as python.
Responsibilities:
- Coastal engineering, including coastal processes, shoreline erosion protection, wetland protection and restoration, and "engineering with nature" concepts.
- Manage projects and client relationships.
- Conduct flood hazard and flood resiliency evaluations, including numerical modeling, adaptive management strategies, and infrastructure evaluation and design.
- Plan and design beneficial use of dredged material projects, including green alternatives, regional sediment management, wetland and island restoration, and development and implementation of innovative reuse practices.
- Lead hydrologic, hydraulic, water quality, and environmental flows data analysis, modeling, and strategy for water resources projects.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of environmental data.
- Develop, plan, and write sampling and analysis plans and design documents.
- Participation in professional organizations.
- Developing client relationships and then leading proposals and contributing to the sales process.
- Mentors junior staff and performs quality control reviews
What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
- BS or MS degree in relevant field (e.g., Coastal, Ocean, Civil or Environmental Engineering)
- 8 to 12 years of experience
- Experience with coastal engineering and flood resiliency evaluations
- Experience with hydrologic, hydraulic, hydrodynamic, and/or water quality numerical modeling
- Understanding the application of engineering principles for engineering design, including cost estimating, and development of plans and specifications
- Proficiency in MS Office
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus
- ArcGIS experience a plus
- Python experience a plus
- Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one within two years.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred; will be provided by Anchor QEA upon hire if not certified)
- Experience with environmental sampling and data analysis
- Willingness to occasionally travel for field projects or client meetings.
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. We believe engaged staff lead to great client service and to a financially strong company—in that order. Our work environment fosters personal and professional growth for employees by providing autonomy, a clear vision, and the ability to master their skill set.
What Can You Expect?
A collegial work environment; a competitive salary, bonus program, and excellent benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability); a generous retirement plan match; and vacation/sick leave. Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/
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.
Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
- Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
- 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/
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
