Senior Geomorphologist at Anchor QEA

Title: Senior GeomorphologistLocation: SeattleJob Type: Regular Full-timeWhats the OpportunityAnchor QEA is seeking a full-time senior-level geomorphologist and project manager in our Bellingham Seattle or Tacoma WA offices. Anchor QEA delivers innovative projects across the Pacific Northwest and nationwide including marsh and estuary restoration riverine and stream restoration compensatory mitigation fish passage living shorelines and engineering with nature and nature-based solutions. The successful candidate will have 8 or more years of experience providing restoration-related field assessments data collection and analysis fluvial or coastal geomorphology hydraulic and hydrologic modeling and restoration design and construction.We are committed to investing in the right person and to providing support to foster your professional success and long-term impact.Responsibilities:In this senior-level role you will provide both technical leadership and strategic direction on a diverse portfolio of restoration projects and will have the following responsibilities:Leading geomorphic analyses including sediment transport modeling channel evolution assessment and process-based river restoration design.Designing riverine estuarine coastal and floodplain restoration projects from concept through construction including engineered log jams channel realignments side-channel reconnections and fish passage solutions.Contribute to the development of 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.Collaborating with hydrologists ecologists engineers and landscape architects to deliver integrated nature-based solutions.Mentoring junior staff by providing technical guidance quality assurance and career development support.Engaging directly with tribes state and federal agencies conservation districts and non-profits to deliver high-impact restoration outcomes.What Are We Looking ForWere seeking a collaborative solutions-oriented geomorphologist who is ready to step into a leadership role. The ideal candidate will have:B.S. or M.S. degree in fluvial or coastal geomorphology.Licensed Geologist (LG) in Washington or ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire.8 or more years of experience in fluvial geomorphology river restoration or related fields with a minimum of 3 years of project management experience.Demonstrated expertise in desktop and field based geomorphic assessment channel evolution analysis and process-based restoration design.Proven ability to lead projects including client engagement scope and task management budget oversight and schedule coordinationProficiency in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling (e.g. HEC-RAS 1D/2D SRH-2D) and sediment transport or coastal drift modeling.Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and related coding and geospatial analysis tools.Experience with construction observation and field data collection.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.Desired but not required skills:Expertise in large wood design floodplain reconnection and process-based restoration approaches.Experience processing and coding large landcover and LiDAR data sets for reach and watershed scale geomorphic assessmentsExperience with drone-based data collection and processing methods such as ortho photogrammetryFamiliarity with Pacific Northwest geomorphic systems fisheries ecology and regulatory processes.Experience supporting proposal development and business growth initiatives.What Can You ExpectA collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.Who Are We Anchor QEA provides environmental planning science and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States our collective vision is to be an inclusive sustainable and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values we strive to be our clients first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at.How to Apply Apply online through Anchor QEAs Open Positions page at Veterans are encouraged to apply.Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e-mail their request to Additional Information 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 veterans status national origin disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.Salary and Other Compensation: Salary Range: $110465 - $124300Annual BonusOther 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 insurancePaid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annuallyVacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annuallyRetirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer matchFurther information on benefits: Experience:Manager Key Skills Graduate Engineering,Accounts Administration,Building Materials,Customer Support,Horticulture Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 110465 - 124300