Serves as the engineer supporting development and design for projects involving coastal engineering, including coastal processes, shoreline erosion protection, maintenance dredging and beach nourishment, wetland protection and restoration, and engineering with nature and nature-based solutions concepts
Leads engineering planning and design including, but not limited to, concept designs, alternative studies, basis of design requirements, construction drawings, technical reports and specifications, and construction cost estimates
Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
Manages team and coordinates with client’s project manager and/or technical staff
Develops client relationships, leads proposals, and contributes to the sales process
Analyzes complex problems and develops value-engineered solutions
Leads the preparation and coordination of project deliverables including construction documents
Ensures that work products are prepared in accordance with Anchor QEA’s quality management program
Ability to travel for field site visits and project meetings in various US locations

BS or MS degree in relevant field (e.g., Coastal, Ocean, Civil or Environmental Engineering)
10-15 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
Experience in project and program management including developing and managing scopes, detailed schedules, budgets, and sub-consultants
Proficiency in MS Office
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus
ArcGIS experience a plus
Python experience a plus
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)

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

Coastal Engineer

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