Title: Coastal / Water Resources Engineer

Location: San Francisco, California

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

What's the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking a coastal / water resources engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience with a strong background contributing to the technical design and construction of coastal and riverine projects. The candidate will work directly with other engineers, scientists, and planners to contribute to and lead the planning, design, and construction of water resources, dredging, and coastal restoration projects. The candidate should have task and/or project management experience related to these skills and be comfortable overseeing CAD.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Completion of hydraulic modeling, complex analyses, and calculations to support engineering design
• Participating in the collection of field data independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Preparing design documents and specifications for riverine, waterfront, dredging, beach nourishment, and restoration projects
• Developing construction planning and observation documentation and participating in construction management efforts
• Working with others to develop new clients, identify project opportunities, prepare proposals, and capture new work
• Developing and conducting technical review of project work and reports
• Task and/or project management of coastal engineering, coastal and reservoir dredging, river scour protection, dam removal, flood inundation analysis, sea level rise adaptation planning, and habitat restoration projects
• Assisting with authoring scopes of work, developing project schedules, managing the technical and financial aspects of projects, communicating with clients and stakeholders, and coordinating subcontractors for complex design and construction projects

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering or Coastal Engineering (a Masters level degree is preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in California, or the ability to obtain within 1 year
• Experience: 5+ years in site civil, coastal, and/or water resources engineering
• Experience with AutoCAD, ESRI ArcMap, and HEC-RAS 2D (or similar)
• Knowledge of engineering codes and guidelines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to write and review reports
• Self-motivation, drive, and ability to work independently

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Salary and benefits 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 450 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

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA's Open Positions page at 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: $94,000 - $110,000 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: