Restoration Engineer

anchorqea; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,465 - 125,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare including medical, dental, and vision

Paid company and floating holidays

Vacation and sick time

401k retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Anchor QEA in Seattle, WA, is seeking a full-time Restoration Engineer to lead innovative projects across the Pacific Northwest. The role involves managing restoration projects and collaborating with clients and interdisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in restoration design, a B.S. or M.S. in engineering, and project management expertise. Comprehensive benefits like healthcare, paid holidays, and a 401k plan are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in river, stream, floodplain or fish passage restoration design.
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead restoration projects from concept to construction.
• Manage project teams, budgets, scopes, and schedules.
• Engage with tribes, state and federal agencies, and non-profits.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Geomorphic assessments

Project management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Education

B.S. or M.S. in civil or related engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS 1D/2D

SRH-2D

Job description

Title: Restoration Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Type: Regular Full-time

What’s the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking a full‑time senior‑level engineer and project manager to support Anchor QEA in the delivery of innovative projects across the Pacific Northwest and nationwide, including marsh and estuary restoration, coastal restoration, riverine and stream restoration, compensatory mitigation, fish passage, living shorelines and engineering with nature and nature‑based solutions. The applicant will have 8 or more years of experience providing restoration‑related field assessments, data collection and analysis, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, geomorphic and habitat assessment support, fish passage and restoration design, and construction and project management.

We are committed to investing in the right person and to providing support to foster your professional success and long‑term impact.

Responsibilities

As a senior engineer and project manager, you’ll lead restoration projects from concept to construction, collaborating closely with clients, partners, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration.
• Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel realignments, habitat and floodplain enhancement projects.
• Preparing detailed design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Managing project teams, budgets, scopes, and schedules for complex, multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Assisting with the development of competitive proposals.
• Providing field oversight during construction, including adaptive design and troubleshooting.
• 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.

Qualifications

We’re seeking a collaborative, solutions‑oriented engineer who’s ready to step into a leadership role. The ideal candidate will have:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in civil, hydraulic, water resources engineering, or related discipline.
• 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).
• 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.
• Experience with construction observation, field data collection, and field engineering.
• Willingness to travel seasonally for field work and construction projects for up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders.

Bonus Experience

• Experience with large wood design, sediment transport analysis, or drone‑based field surveying.
• Familiarity with Pacific Northwest fisheries biology and environmental regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting proposal development and business growth initiatives.

Benefits

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits which are detailed below.

Salary and Other Compensation

• Salary Range: $110,465 - $125,300
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].