Restoration Engineer
Portland, Oregon, 97219, United StatesAll locationsPortland, Oregon, 97219, United StatesPortland Oregon On-site
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About the role
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. We are committed to investing in the right person and to providing support to foster your professional success and long-term impact. As a senior engineer and project manager, you’ll lead restoration projects from concept to construction, collaborating closely with clients, partners, and interdisciplinary teams.
What you'll bring
- 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’re seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented engineer who’s ready to step into a leadership role.
- 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 Oregon (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.
- Experience with large wood design, sediment transport analysis, or drone-based field surveying.