Managing Environmental Planner
Location: Norfolk, VA, Baltimore, MD or Remote
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Whats the Opportunity?
Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, permitting, and implementation of coastal resilience, habitat restoration, and sediment management projects throughout the U.S. East Coast, with a particular focus on the Mid-Atlantic region. In this role, you will oversee technical staff and coordinate with engineers, scientists, planners, and regulatory specialists to deliver a wide range of projects, including living shorelines, oyster reef restoration, thin-layer placement (TLP), beneficial use of dredged material, marsh restoration, sediment remediation, and other nature-based infrastructure initiatives.
This position includes responsibility for managing project scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships while guiding projects from concept development through design, permitting, construction, and post-construction monitoring. The successful candidate will work closely with federal, state, and local agencies, port authorities, military installations, non-governmental organizations, and private-sector clients to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance coastal resilience, improve habitat, and address complex environmental challenges.
The role also offers some opportunities for business development and strategic growth, including cultivating client relationships, identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and helping expand Anchor QEA's coastal resilience and restoration practice throughout the East Coast and beyond.
Responsibilities
The Managing Environmental Planner responsibilities include:
Manage coastal resilience, habitat restoration, sediment management, and nature-based infrastructure projects from planning through design, permitting, construction, and post-construction monitoring.Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of living shoreline, oyster reef restoration, marsh restoration, thin-layer placement (TLP), beneficial use of dredged material, sediment remediation, and coastal resilience projects.Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and contract requirements.Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client objectives are achieved.Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to support project permitting, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement efforts.Manage subcontractors, teaming partners, and specialty consultants to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.Provide technical review and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) for project deliverables, including reports, plans, specifications, permit applications, and construction documents.Support field investigations, site assessments, monitoring programs, and data collection efforts related to coastal, ecological, and sediment management projects.Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities with clients, agencies, community groups, and project partners.Prepare and deliver technical presentations to clients, regulatory agencies, public stakeholders, and professional organizations.Identify emerging opportunities related to coastal resilience, climate adaptation, beneficial use of dredged material, habitat restoration, and nature-based infrastructure.Support the development of innovative and sustainable solutions that improve coastal resilience, ecosystem function, and long-term project performance.What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
Bachelors degree in Coastal Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Marine Science, Coastal Geology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.6+ years of progressively responsible experience managing coastal resilience, habitat restoration, sediment management, environmental remediation, or related environmental consulting projects.Proven ability to develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, contracts, and subcontractors.Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams and successfully delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.Experience leading the planning, design, permitting, construction, and/or monitoring of projects such as:Living shorelinesOyster reef restorationMarsh restoration and enhancementThin-layer placement (TLP)Beneficial use of dredged materialSediment remediationCoastal resilience and nature-based infrastructure projectsStrong understanding of coastal processes, sediment dynamics, habitat restoration, and climate resilience principles.Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies, including organizations such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA, EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state environmental agencies, and local governments.Experience preparing, reviewing, and overseeing technical reports, engineering plans, permit applications, specifications, and other project deliverables.Strong client management skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with federal, state, municipal, port, military, and private-sector clients.Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including experience facilitating meetings and presenting technical information to diverse audiences.Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), or other relevant professional certification is preferred but not required.What Can You Expect?
A managing environmental planner at Anchor QEA can expect:
Strategic, impact-focused role, shaping project approaches and outcomesHighly supportive environment, leading multi-disciplinary, collaborative teamsHigh-visibility client and agency interaction, helping to guide key decision makersOwnership of business development strategies, emphasizing valued relationshipsOpportunities to shape the firms future with visibility into strategic planningCulture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balanceWho Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
www.anchorqea.com.
How to Apply
Apply online through Anchor QEAs Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com
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, veterans status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation
Salary Range: $129,298 - $145,460Annual BonusOther 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 insurancePaid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annuallyVacation: 3 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annuallyRetirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/ Read Less Managing Environmental Planner
Location: Norfolk, VA, Baltimore, MD or Remote
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Whats the Opportunity?
Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, permitting, and implementation of coastal resilience, habitat restoration, and sediment management projects throughout the U.S. East Coast, with a particular focus on the Mid-Atlantic region. In this role, you will oversee technical staff and coordinate with engineers, scientists, planners, and regulatory specialists to deliver a wide range of projects, including living shorelines, oyster reef restoration, thin-layer placement (TLP), beneficial use of dredged material, marsh restoration, sediment remediation, and other nature-based infrastructure initiatives.
This position includes responsibility for managing project scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships while guiding projects from concept development through design, permitting, construction, and post-construction monitoring. The successful candidate will work closely with federal, state, and local agencies, port authorities, military installations, non-governmental organizations, and private-sector clients to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance coastal resilience, improve habitat, and address complex environmental challenges.
The role also offers some opportunities for business development and strategic growth, including cultivating client relationships, identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and helping expand Anchor QEA's coastal resilience and restoration practice throughout the East Coast and beyond.
Responsibilities
The Managing Environmental Planner responsibilities include:
Manage coastal resilience, habitat restoration, sediment management, and nature-based infrastructure projects from planning through design, permitting, construction, and post-construction monitoring.Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of living shoreline, oyster reef restoration, marsh restoration, thin-layer placement (TLP), beneficial use of dredged material, sediment remediation, and coastal resilience projects.Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and contract requirements.Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client objectives are achieved.Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to support project permitting, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement efforts.Manage subcontractors, teaming partners, and specialty consultants to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.Provide technical review and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) for project deliverables, including reports, plans, specifications, permit applications, and construction documents.Support field investigations, site assessments, monitoring programs, and data collection efforts related to coastal, ecological, and sediment management projects.Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities with clients, agencies, community groups, and project partners.Prepare and deliver technical presentations to clients, regulatory agencies, public stakeholders, and professional organizations.Identify emerging opportunities related to coastal resilience, climate adaptation, beneficial use of dredged material, habitat restoration, and nature-based infrastructure.Support the development of innovative and sustainable solutions that improve coastal resilience, ecosystem function, and long-term project performance.What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
Bachelors degree in Coastal Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Marine Science, Coastal Geology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.6+ years of progressively responsible experience managing coastal resilience, habitat restoration, sediment management, environmental remediation, or related environmental consulting projects.Proven ability to develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, contracts, and subcontractors.Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams and successfully delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.Experience leading the planning, design, permitting, construction, and/or monitoring of projects such as:Living shorelinesOyster reef restorationMarsh restoration and enhancementThin-layer placement (TLP)Beneficial use of dredged materialSediment remediationCoastal resilience and nature-based infrastructure projectsStrong understanding of coastal processes, sediment dynamics, habitat restoration, and climate resilience principles.Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies, including organizations such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA, EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state environmental agencies, and local governments.Experience preparing, reviewing, and overseeing technical reports, engineering plans, permit applications, specifications, and other project deliverables.Strong client management skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with federal, state, municipal, port, military, and private-sector clients.Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including experience facilitating meetings and presenting technical information to diverse audiences.Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), or other relevant professional certification is preferred but not required.What Can You Expect?
A managing environmental planner at Anchor QEA can expect:
Strategic, impact-focused role, shaping project approaches and outcomesHighly supportive environment, leading multi-disciplinary, collaborative teamsHigh-visibility client and agency interaction, helping to guide key decision makersOwnership of business development strategies, emphasizing valued relationshipsOpportunities to shape the firms future with visibility into strategic planningCulture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balanceWho Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
www.anchorqea.com.
How to Apply
Apply online through Anchor QEAs Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com
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, veterans status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation
Salary Range: $129,298 - $145,460Annual BonusOther 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 insurancePaid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annuallyVacation: 3 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annuallyRetirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/ Read LessTitle:DevOps Engineer(EnvironmentalScientist or Engineer)
Location:Bellingham, WA or other AQ office
Job Type:Regular Full-time
Whatsthe Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time DevOps Engineer with a background in environmental science or environmental engineering. This position is expected to be fully in-office or hybrid at any Anchor QEA office, with a preference for Bellingham, WA. The applicant will have 37 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer with a background in the environmental sciences to build automated infrastructure and tools to support the evaluation of large-scale environmental data sets and complex scientific environmental models. The ideal candidate is motivated to develop internal and project related applications; has a strong interest in our company vision of being an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts; anddemonstrateseffective collaboration with clear written and verbal communication. This role will also support internal initiatives to improve data workflows, develop reusable tools, and enhance the reliability and usability of technical resources across projects.
Responsibilities:
Technical Enablement and Tooling:
Identifytechnology needs, promote solutions, and drive adoption with relevant staff.Support the administration and implementation of DevOps platforms used to support computational work in the sciences and engineering teams.Support the development and improvement of internal software, data resources, and technical workflows by contributing to the design, maintenance, and documentation of tools, processes, and code libraries.Help improve the reliability, usability, and consistency of technical resources used across projects and internal initiatives.Contribute to reusable solutions that support data analysis, modeling, visualization, and related scientific computing needs.Applied Project Work:
Support the automated infrastructure to interpret environmental data using statistical, coding, and visualization tools, including R and Python.Collaborative support to the development and application of environmental models, including optimization of I/O, improving the efficiency of mathematical model simulations, and supporting the development of methods to present results and communicate findings to technical and nontechnical audiences.Data Systems Operations: overseeing the reliability and performance of large-scale data sets and model predictions used for high-volume environmental monitoring and scientific analysis.Cross-functional collaboration between software developers, environmental scientists, and regulatory specialists to streamline digital workflows and reduce technical silos.Security & Compliance:integratingautomated security best practices into pipelines to protect sensitive environmental data and ensure adherence to industry standards and government regulations.What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
Bachelors or Mastersdegree in environmental science, environmental or civil engineering, computer science, chemistry, mathematics, or a related field;Mastersdegree preferred3 to 7 years of relevant professional experienceProficiencyin one or more scientific computing languages, preferably Python or R, and experience with related libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, orTidyverseExperience with modern software development and cloud computing environments, including platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and GitHub, as well as Linux/UNIX systems and containerized workflowsFamiliarity with software development and technical computing practices such as version control, reproducible workflows, artefact storage and reporting, API integration, data automation, collaborative development, and related conceptsExperience in applying statistical analysis and environmental modeling methods, particularly for contaminant fate and transport in aquatic systemsExposure to in-water and upland remediation projects, including environmental sampling, data analysis, and feasibility studies; contaminated sediment experience preferredStrong technical writing skills for planning documents, data summaries, and regulatory reportsExperience supporting or improving technical tools, workflows, or other shared computational resourcesStrong critical thinking, sound technical judgment, and effective written and verbal communication skillsExperience with ArcGIS or related geospatial tools a plusWhat Can You Expect?
A collaborativework environmentwhere we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offercompetitivecompensationand benefits. Benefitsdetailedbelow.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA atwww.anchorqea.com.
HowtoApply?
Apply onlinethroughAnchor QEAs Open Positions page athttps://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/.Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request torecruitment@anchorqea.com
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 employmentbased onage, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status,veteransstatus, national origin,disabilityor sexual orientation.Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Salary Range:$73,500-$95,000Annual BonusOther 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, basiclifeand AD&D insurancePaid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annuallyVacation: 2 weeksaccruedpaid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.Sick and Safe Time:80 hoursannuallyRetirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/Title: Proposal Manager
Location: Seattle, WA (or local to any Anchor QEA office)
Job Type:Regular Full-time
Whats the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to join our service-oriented, collaborative Client Experience Team. In this role, you will play a critical part in advancing our business strategy by developing high-quality proposals and statements of qualifications. You will ensure that each proposal aligns with evaluation criteria, clearly conveys key messaging, and highlights how our expertise supports our clients goals and objectives. This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Responsibilities:
Manage the delivery of high-quality competitive pursuits and statements of qualification (SOQs), which includes the following:
Prepare proposal outlines, concepts, and formats designed for maximum scoringDevelop detailed proposal schedules and manage multiple concurrent deadlinesWork with proposal teams to execute a winning strategy, ensuring teams have identified the appropriate benefits and differentiatorsPrepare proposal content including tailored resumes, standard company information, project descriptions, and other marketing collateral as neededSupport company-wide business development efforts as neededTo meet client deadlines and support Client Experience operations across time zones, at times, work is required during evenings and weekends. Candidates for this position must also be able to perform all job functions virtually (e.g., stable Wi-Fi).What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
Extensive knowledge of A/E/C industry marketing fundamentals, terminology, and delivery methodsExcellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlinesAdvanced knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, and OneDriveAdvanced presentation skills to lead interview preparation sessionsAdvanced understanding of company brand implementation and QA/QC processesAdobe Creative Suite (InDesign) experience, copyediting experience, and knowledge of database concepts is desiredExperience preparing SF330 submittals and knowledge of the federal procurement process is preferredUnanet (formerly Cosential) CRM experience is preferredMust be team-oriented, flexible, reliable, and highly responsive to internal clients and to other members of the Client Experience teamEducation/Certification Requirements:
Bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant A/E/C experience requiredWhat Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com.
How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEAs Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com
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, veterans status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurancePaid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annuallyVacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annuallyRetirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/Title: Junior Environmental Engineer
Location: Amesbury, MA
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Whats the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented engineer to join our Amesbury, MA office. This is a full-time opportunity to grow your engineering career while contributing to both local and national environmental remediation projects. We are looking for candidates with 2 to 5 years of experience in environmental engineering design and construction support. Project experience with geotechnical engineering evaluations related to sediments are considered a plus.
Youll work on a variety of projects involving sediment remediation, stream and wetland restoration, and other in-water and upland environmental efforts. This role offers hands-on experience in site investigation, design development, and construction oversight, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and make a meaningful impact. Work may require travel within the northeast region, and occasionally elsewhere in the United States.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively, show initiative and attention to detail, and possess a strong interest in environmental engineering.
Responsibilities:
What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental, Coastal, or Geotechnical Engineering.2-5 years of experience in environmental remediation, including investigation, design, and construction.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with contaminated sediment sites and in-water remediation.Experience with sediment remediation projects (such as dredging and capping) and stream or wetland restoration projects.Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS for site planning and design.Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in MA or NY, or on track to obtain within 3-5 years.What Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
www.anchorqea.com.
How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEAs Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com
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, veterans status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation:
$80,919-$90,023Annual BonusOther 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 insurancePaid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annuallyVacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annuallyRetirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/ Read LessTitle: Environmental Engineer
Location: Amesbury, MA
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Whats the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented engineer to join our Amesbury, MA office. This is a full-time opportunity to grow your engineering career while contributing to both local and national environmental remediation projects. We are looking for candidates with 6 to 10 years of experience in environmental engineering design and construction support. Project experience with geotechnical engineering evaluations related to sediments are considered a plus.
Youll work on a variety of projects involving sediment remediation, stream and wetland restoration, and other in-water and upland environmental efforts. This role offers hands-on experience in site investigation, design development, and construction oversight, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and make a meaningful impact. Work may require travel within the northeast region, and occasionally elsewhere in the United States.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively, show initiative and attention to detail, and possess a strong interest in environmental engineering.
Responsibilities:
What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental, Coastal, or Geotechnical Engineering.610 years of experience in environmental remediation, including investigation, design, and construction.Experience with sediment remediation projects (such as dredging and capping) and stream or wetland restoration projects.Experience with project and/or task management including task planning, delegation, review of work by others, and budget tracking.Strong technical writing and communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.Willingness to travel for field assignments and meetings.Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS for site planning and design.Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in MA or NY, or on track to obtain within 1-2 years.Experience with marketing/business development including proposal writing.Experience with client interaction and management.What Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
www.anchorqea.com.
How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEAs Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com
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, veterans status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation:
$101,259 - $113,917Annual BonusOther 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 insurancePaid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annuallyVacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annuallyRetirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/ Read LessWhats the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time Environmental Planning and Permitting Specialist to support the acquisition of regulatory permits and approvals for waterfront construction and redevelopment, dredging, and restoration projects primarily located in California. You will assist project managers with completing permit applications, including developing and reviewing environmental studies, status reports, and other associated deliverables; coordinate with team members to obtain necessary inputs, such as engineering design drawings, GIS analysis or mapping, and technical editing review; and complete quality control review of work products in collaboration with project managers. This position may also require some fieldwork, primarily in the local area. You will be a key member of project teams with opportunities to continue learning and helping to solve challenging environmental problems.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will support project teams, in collaboration with project managers, to obtain federal, state, and local permits and approvals mainly in California by:
Completing permit applications related to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code, the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, the California Coastal Act, and other relevant local, state, and federal regulationsCompleting supporting documentation and analyses, requiring review of relevant regulatory codes, preparation of compensatory mitigation plans, and documentation of alternatives analysis processesContributing to the development of technical discipline reports and studies, which may include those to support California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) complianceCoordinating input from others as needed to deliver complete work productsParticipating in client meetings and responding to agency, tribal, and public comments and questions on work productsConducting fieldwork or site visits as needed (predominantly local travel)What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g., environmental planning or policy, natural resources, etc.)Minimum of three years relevant experience, preferably in consultingKnowledge of environmental regulations with experience conducting ecological research or land use analysisDemonstrated understanding of California permitting processes, including Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act (e.g., Individual Permits, Nationwide Permit Program Pre-construction Notifications, Regional General Permits), and Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code (e.g., Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements)Experience conducting aquatic resource delineation surveys, applying delineation results to project impact assessments, and preparing permit applicationsCalifornia Rapid Assessment Method certification is preferred, but not requiredAbility to adapt to changing priorities and multiple concurrent projects/tasks, working both in teams and independentlyAbility to excel in a fast paced, client service-oriented team environment and proven ability to work across disciplines internally and externallyStrong professional written and verbal communications skillsWhat Can You Expect?
You can expect:
Highly supportive environment as part of multi-disciplinary, collaborative teamsOpportunities to help shape project outcomes through impact-focused rolesStrong emphasis on professional development for technical and leadership growthOpportunities for client and agency interaction, helping to guide key decision makersCulture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balanceWho 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 400 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 QEAs 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, veterans status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Salary: $81,000-$91,000 Read LessTitle: Junior Water Resources Engineer
Location: Seattle, Tacoma, or Wenatchee, Washington
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Whats the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a water resources engineer to help expand our water resources engineering practice in the Pacific Northwest. We are particularly interested in an individual who has a strong technical background and a willingness to support a wide variety of water resources, civil engineering design, and habitat restoration 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:
Performing technical analyses and supporting the development of civil engineering design documents for water resources management, water supply, water conveyance, water storage, stormwater, and habitat restoration projects.Performing calculations and completing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling in support of water resources projects.Preparing written reports and technical studies.Supporting development of civil engineering design drawings, technical specifications, and opinions of probable cost.What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
Masters Degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering (or equivalent).Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.Washington PE or plan to obtain a Washington PE license within the next 3 years.1-4 years of experience in water resources planning, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and design and construction of water resources projects.CAD drawing development (Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred).Experience with a diverse range of hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling and design software packages.A willingness to work on a variety of tasks, ranging from hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to development of drawings, specifications, and opinions of probable cost for a variety of water resources, restoration, and environmental remediation projects.Self-motivation, drive, and proactive communication.What Can You Expect?
Youll join a collaborative team of engineers and scientists who are committed to technical excellence and mentoring. You can expect meaningful design and modeling responsibilities early in your career, with increasing independence and opportunities to grow your career. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact communities and the environment.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
www.anchorqea.com.
How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEAs Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com
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, veterans status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Salary Range: $ 78,120 - $ 86,910Annual BonusOther 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 insurancePaid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annuallyVacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annuallyRetirement 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
Read LessTitle: Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Whats the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a geotechnical engineer with 5 to 10+ years of experience to support existing clients and help expand our geotechnical, environmental, civil, and water resources engineering practices. The position presents an opportunity for the candidate to expand their leadership and mentorship responsibilities and apply their engineering experience to challenging new technical problems. The candidate will work directly with senior company staff and will perform technical work, including technical studies and engineering design related to coastal and waterfront development projects, water resources including restoration projects, slope stabilization and slope repair, and geotechnical issues as well as contractor management and construction oversight. The position will also include opportunities for increasing task and project management responsibilities, along with mentorship of technical engineering staff. While the position will be based in the Pacific Northwest, the candidate will be part of a geotechnical engineering team supporting projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. Project/task management and client management experience is also a plus.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Attend project meetings, develop scope of work documents, and prepare proposals for engineering projects.Perform and/or oversee technical analyses and calculations, develop recommendations and prepare reports for engineering projects.Work with other specialists, including subconsultants and internal team members, related to geotechnical, remediation, and restoration services.Assist with development and review of design documents and supporting deliverables including engineering drawings and calculations, technical specifications, and opinions of probable cost.Perform task management, including team assignments and coordination, contractor management, develop budgets and schedules for projects, and manage their successful completion.Develop and execute field investigation and laboratory testing plans at upland and in-water project sites (position may require travel and/or field work for up to approximately 20-30%, depending on project needs; actual amount of time will vary over the course of a year).Assist with development of construction planning and observation documentation, construction oversight and management services.What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
BS degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering (a M.S. degree is preferred)5+ years of experience in related engineering fieldPE licensure in Washington (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hiring)Experience managing projects/tasks and interfacing with clients.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.A willingness to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously, across disciplines internally and externally, adhere to deadlines, and work in a client service-oriented team environment.Detail-oriented, highly organized, an ability to work independently and as part of a team.What Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
www.anchorqea.com.
How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEAs Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com
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, veterans status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Salary Range: $ 97,756 - 135,000Annual BonusOther 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 insurancePaid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annuallyVacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annuallyRetirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/ Read Less