Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Waterfront & Water Resources

Anchor QEA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

401k match

Job summary

Anchor QEA seeks a geotechnical engineer with 5–10+ years of experience to support and expand our geotechnical, environmental, civil, and water resources practices.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, you will lead technical work on coastal and waterfront projects, mentor staff, manage tasks and budgets, and collaborate with clients across the U.S. and Canada while supporting project delivery and design oversight.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering; MS preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in related engineering field.
• PE licensure in Washington or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Experience managing projects and interfacing with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work across disciplines and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Written and verbal communication

Leadership/mentorship

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS degree preferred

Job description

Anchor QEA seeks a geotechnical engineer with 5–10+ years of experience to support and expand our geotechnical, environmental, civil, and water resources practices.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, you will lead technical work on coastal and waterfront projects, mentor staff, manage tasks and budgets, and collaborate with clients across the U.S. and Canada while supporting project delivery and design oversight.