Restoration Engineer at Anchor Qea in Bellingham, WA | USD92,000-103,600 | Kablio

Role

Description

hydrologic analysis

project management

field oversight

design documentation

technical review

stakeholder engagement

Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration.
Managing project teams, budgets, scopes, and schedules for complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Providing field oversight during construction, including adaptive design and troubleshooting.
Preparing detailed design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical review and quality assurance.
Engaging directly with tribes, state and federal agencies, conservation districts, and non-profits to deliver high-impact restoration outcomes.
Assisting with the development of competitive proposals.
Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel realignments, habitat and floodplain enhancement projects.

Requirements

autocad

arcgis

hec-ras

pe license

project management

8+ years

Experience with construction observation, field data collection, and field engineering.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders.
Experience with large wood design, sediment transport analysis, or drone-based field surveying.
Proven ability to lead projects, including client engagement, scope and task management, budget oversight, and schedule coordination
Proven skills in hydraulic, hydrologic and sediment transport modeling of riverine or coastal systems (e.g., HEC-RAS 1D/2D, SRH-2D) and geomorphic assessments.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and related design tools.
8 or more years experience in river, stream, floodplain, or fish passage restoration design with a minimum of 3 years of project management experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington (or ability to obtain within one year).
Experience supporting proposal development and business growth initiatives.
Familiarity with Pacific Northwest fisheries biology and environmental regulatory frameworks.
Willingness to travel seasonally for field work and construction projects for up to 2 weeks at a time.
B.S. or M.S. degree in civil, hydraulic, water resources engineering, or related discipline.

Benefits

Annual Bonus
Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs.
Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
Salary Range: $92,000 - $103,600
Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.
Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

Company

Overview

Founded 1995

Year Established

The company was established in 1995.

Specializing in environmental and engineering solutions, the consulting firm has a proven track record of delivering projects that require innovative thinking and technical expertise.
The firm operates across a broad spectrum of sectors including water resources, marine, and infrastructure.
With a multidisciplinary team, solutions are tailored to address challenging environmental and engineering issues.
The firm’s work spans coastal restoration, water treatment systems, and heavy civil construction projects.
Success is achieved through specialized expertise in both environmental science and engineering.

Culture + Values

Technological leadership
Integrity
Superior product quality
Client satisfaction
Mission: Improve the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems together, with integrity and vibe

Environment + Sustainability

~122 million kg CO₂e

Scope 1 Emissions (2022)

Amount of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions directly generated by company operations in 2022.

~17 million kg CO₂e

Scope 2 Emissions (2022)

Emissions from purchased electricity consumption in 2022.

~67.7 million kg CO₂e

Scope 3 Emissions (2022)

Emissions from upstream and downstream activities of the company in 2022.

Committed to reaching net zero carbon by 2050 (per the Anchor Sustainability Report)
Baseline carbon measurements underway and progress being evaluated over time
Short-, medium-, and long-term actions planned to minimize and mitigate carbon footprint

Inclusion & Diversity

2018

Inclusion Initiatives

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee was established to drive internal transformation across offices, roles, and backgrounds.

3.8/5

Employee Satisfaction

The company received a D&I rating of 3.8/5 on Glassdoor, based on feedback from employees. Men scored 4.0★, while women scored 4.6★.

Four guiding principles: everyone is entitled to be respected and heard; diversity makes us stronger; everyone has a unique perspective; equity is essential for recruitment, hiring, growth, and evaluation.
Committee structured around three subcommittees—Unpack (internal analysis), Communicate (internal messaging), Connect (external engagement).

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Role

Description

hydrologic analysis

project management

field oversight

design documentation

technical review

stakeholder engagement

Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration.
Managing project teams, budgets, scopes, and schedules for complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Providing field oversight during construction, including adaptive design and troubleshooting.
Preparing detailed design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical review and quality assurance.
Engaging directly with tribes, state and federal agencies, conservation districts, and non-profits to deliver high-impact restoration outcomes.
Assisting with the development of competitive proposals.
Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel realignments, habitat and floodplain enhancement projects.

Requirements

autocad

arcgis

hec-ras

pe license

project management

8+ years

Experience with construction observation, field data collection, and field engineering.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders.
Experience with large wood design, sediment transport analysis, or drone-based field surveying.
Proven ability to lead projects, including client engagement, scope and task management, budget oversight, and schedule coordination
Proven skills in hydraulic, hydrologic and sediment transport modeling of riverine or coastal systems (e.g., HEC-RAS 1D/2D, SRH-2D) and geomorphic assessments.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and related design tools.
8 or more years experience in river, stream, floodplain, or fish passage restoration design with a minimum of 3 years of project management experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington (or ability to obtain within one year).
Experience supporting proposal development and business growth initiatives.
Familiarity with Pacific Northwest fisheries biology and environmental regulatory frameworks.
Willingness to travel seasonally for field work and construction projects for up to 2 weeks at a time.
B.S. or M.S. degree in civil, hydraulic, water resources engineering, or related discipline.

Benefits

Annual Bonus
Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs.
Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
Salary Range: $92,000 - $103,600
Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.
Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

Company

Overview

Founded 1995

Year Established

The company was established in 1995.

Specializing in environmental and engineering solutions, the consulting firm has a proven track record of delivering projects that require innovative thinking and technical expertise.
The firm operates across a broad spectrum of sectors including water resources, marine, and infrastructure.
With a multidisciplinary team, solutions are tailored to address challenging environmental and engineering issues.
The firm’s work spans coastal restoration, water treatment systems, and heavy civil construction projects.
Success is achieved through specialized expertise in both environmental science and engineering.

Culture + Values

Technological leadership
Integrity
Superior product quality
Client satisfaction
Mission: Improve the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems together, with integrity and vibe

Environment + Sustainability

~122 million kg CO₂e

Scope 1 Emissions (2022)

Amount of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions directly generated by company operations in 2022.

~17 million kg CO₂e

Scope 2 Emissions (2022)

Emissions from purchased electricity consumption in 2022.

~67.7 million kg CO₂e

Scope 3 Emissions (2022)

Emissions from upstream and downstream activities of the company in 2022.

Committed to reaching net zero carbon by 2050 (per the Anchor Sustainability Report)
Baseline carbon measurements underway and progress being evaluated over time
Short-, medium-, and long-term actions planned to minimize and mitigate carbon footprint

Inclusion & Diversity

2018

Inclusion Initiatives

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee was established to drive internal transformation across offices, roles, and backgrounds.

3.8/5

Employee Satisfaction

The company received a D&I rating of 3.8/5 on Glassdoor, based on feedback from employees. Men scored 4.0★, while women scored 4.6★.

Four guiding principles: everyone is entitled to be respected and heard; diversity makes us stronger; everyone has a unique perspective; equity is essential for recruitment, hiring, growth, and evaluation.
Committee structured around three subcommittees—Unpack (internal analysis), Communicate (internal messaging), Connect (external engagement).

Articles

Careers at Anchor QEA

Our Services

About Us