Coastal Engineer
About The Position
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time coastal engineer for our Daphne, AL, Corpus Chrisi, TX, or Houston, TX offices to help lead our gulf coast project teams with coastal engineering, flood resiliency, and water resources projects. We are interested in candidates who are quick learners, detail-orientated, committed team players, and who possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. Applicants will have between 10 – 15 years of experience with coastal engineering, including hydrodynamic and/or hydraulic numerical modeling experience. Experience with coastal engineering concepts such as beneficial use of dredged material, shoreline protection, living shorelines, marsh restoration, and engineering with nature and nature-based solutions are preferred. Experience with water resources concepts such as hydrology, water quality, and dam removal are also preferred, as is proficiency using CAD, GIS, and/or programming languages, such as python.
Requirements
- BS or MS degree in relevant field (e.g., Coastal, Ocean, Civil or Environmental Engineering)
- 10-15 years of experience
- Experience with coastal engineering and flood resiliency evaluations
- Experience with hydrologic, hydraulic, hydrodynamic, and/or water quality numerical modeling
- Understanding the application of engineering principles for engineering design, including cost estimating, and development of plans and specifications
- Experience in project and program management including developing and managing scopes, detailed schedules, budgets, and sub-consultants
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one within two years
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred; will be provided by Anchor QEA upon hire if not certified)
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus
- ArcGIS experience a plus
- Python experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Serves as the engineer supporting development and design for projects involving coastal engineering, including coastal processes, shoreline erosion protection, maintenance dredging and beach nourishment, wetland protection and restoration, and engineering with nature and nature-based solutions concepts
- Leads engineering planning and design including, but not limited to, concept designs, alternative studies, basis of design requirements, construction drawings, technical reports and specifications, and construction cost estimates
- Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
- Manages team and coordinates with client’s project manager and/or technical staff
- Develops client relationships, leads proposals, and contributes to the sales process
- Analyzes complex problems and develops value-engineered solutions
- Leads the preparation and coordination of project deliverables including construction documents
- Ensures that work products are prepared in accordance with Anchor QEA’s quality management program
- Ability to travel for field site visits and project meetings in various US locations
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
- 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
- 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service
- 80 hours annually Sick and Safe Time
- 401k plan with an employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
