Environmental Engineer – Project Lead

Anchor QEASan Francisco, CA
$135,000Onsite

About The Position

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time, senior environmental design engineer to lead projects in Portland, Oregon and throughout western Washington. We are interested in a candidate that has the capacity to grow, is a quick learner, is detail-orientated, is a committed team player, and possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. This position will manage and support projects involving the investigation, design and remediation of nearshore and upland industrial properties. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to work on a variety of tasks of differing complexities, both independently and in team environments, learn directly from leaders in the industry, and provide mentoring to our junior staff.

Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in relevant field (e.g., Civil or Environmental Engineering)
  • 10 to 15 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with in-water remediation sites, including the planning and implementation of sampling, data analysis, feasibility studies, and remedial design.
  • Experience with MTCA, CERCLA and RCRA regulations and application to various stages of a remediation project
  • Strong understanding of the application of engineering principles to engineering design, including cost estimating, development of plans and specifications, development of bid packages, development of dredge plans, and overseeing design implementation in the field (i.e., construction oversight and management).
  • Professional Engineering (PE) licensure, or ability obtain within one year
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in contaminated sediments, including capping and dredging remediation projects.
  • Direct experience working with regulators (USEPA, USACE, and/or State regulators) is a plus.
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus.
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (CFR 1910.120) a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Project and task management on large complex remediation projects, including team assignments and coordination, client interaction, and production of deliverables
  • Preparing remedy design documents and supporting deliverables, including remedial investigation and feasibility study reports, engineering calculations, design drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Performing engineering analyses/evaluations for a range of multi-disciplinary projects including sediment remediation, waterfront development, restoration, and source control projects
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis of environmental and engineering data
  • Mentoring and training of junior staff on engineering principles and design, depending on existing experience and level

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. Vacation may vary by level.
  • 80 hours annually of Sick and Safe Time
  • 401k plan with an employer match
  • Annual Bonus
  • Billable Time Bonus
  • Spot Bonus
  • Milestone Anniversary Bonus
  • Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus
  • Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
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