Managing Scientist
 Anchor QEA, LLC | |
401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, Washington, Bellingham | |
| 1605 Cornwall Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Feb 10, 2025 | |
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Title: Managing Scientist Location: Bellingham Job Type: Regular Full-time What's the Opportunity? Anchor QEA seeks a senior-level scientist to join our team of scientists, engineers, biologists, and planners to create and manage habitat restoration projects. This position will support fish passage and habitat restoration planning, analysis, design, and construction projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. Responsibilities: * Performing hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support habitat restoration and fish passage projects. * Managing and participating in the collection of field data; completing complex analyses and calculations independently. * Preparing design plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for restoration projects independently and with oversight. * Developing and providing technical review of project work and reports. * Working directly with conservation districts, non-governmental organizations, tribes and other organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest to complete river and stream restoration projects that restore natural systems and salmon habitat. * Managing project teams, tasks, and budgets for river and stream restoration projects. * Assisting with the development of proposals and project scopes and budgets. * Providing technical mentorship and guidance to junior staff. * Developing construction planning and observation documentation. * Providing on-site construction observation and field engineering. What Are We Looking For? Ideal candidates will have the following: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, geology, chemistry, or related field * 10 or more years' experience designing river and stream restoration and/or fish passage projects, with a minimum of 5 years of project management experience. * Construction observation and field engineering experience. * Large wood placement and engineered log jam design experience. * Topographic, bathymetric, and/or drone-based field surveying experience. * Experience supporting proposal efforts along with scope and budget estimating. * Knowledge of Washington State's environmental planning and regulatory environment and fisheries biology of the Pacific Northwest. What Can You Expect? A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits which are detailed below. Who Are We? Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 450 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients' first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees' first choice as a company where they want to work. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com How to Apply? Apply online through Anchor QEA's Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply. 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, veteran's status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Salary and Other Compensation: * Salary Range: 115-125k * Annual Bonus * Other 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 insurance, short- and long-term disability programs. * Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually * Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level. * Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually * Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/ | |