Mid-level Geotechnical / Coastal Engineer

Title:  Mid-level Geotechnical / Coastal Engineer

Location:  San Francisco, CA

Job Type:  Regular Full-time

What’s the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time, mid-level geotechnical / coastal engineer with 5 to 10+ years of experience with a strong background in developing and overseeing geotechnical engineering studies and designs, particularly in the coastal and marine environments. The position presents an opportunity for the candidate to expand their leadership and management responsibilities and apply their engineering experience to challenging new technical problems. The candidate will work directly with senior company staff and will supervise other technical team members on the planning, design, and construction of water resources, dredging, and coastal restoration projects. While the position will be based in California, our geotechnical and coastal engineering teams regularly support projects throughout the U.S.

The selected candidate will have a B.S. (M.S. preferred) degree in geotechnical, civil or coastal engineering and a demonstrated proficiency in performing high-quality project work, including oversight of geotechnical field investigation programs (borings, CPTs, etc.), completing and overseeing technical analyses (particularly when dealing with nearshore/offshore sediments), and preparing technical documents (reports, project specifications).

Responsibilities:

• Developing and executing field investigation and laboratory testing plans at upland and in-water project sites (position may require travel and/or field work for up to approximately 20-30%, depending on project needs; actual amount of time will vary over the course of a year)
• Preparing qualitative and quantitative analyses of geotechnical data, including slope stability analyses, settlement evaluations, seismic deformation analyses, finite element modeling, foundation and retaining structure design
• Technical writing to support the preparation of sampling and analysis plans, geotechnical reports, remedial investigation and feasibility study reports, and design documents, including technical specifications
• Project and task management of waterfront, dredging, water resources, and restoration projects
• Preparing design documents, specifications, cost estimates, and engineering calculations for waterfront, dredging, water resources, and restoration projects
• Working with others to develop new clients, identify project opportunities, prepare proposals, and capture new work
• Identifying strategic teaming partners and mentoring junior level staff

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• B.S. degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering (with a geotechnical focus) or Coastal Engineering (a M.S. degree is preferred)
• 5 to 10+ years of experience with geotechnical studies and design of projects located within nearshore and aquatic environments
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary groups and collaborate with planners, landscape architects and other engineering disciplines Professional services experience is desired
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to pursue Professional Engineering (PE) licensure within one year
• Ability to travel for field and/or construction projects (may be up to 30%, depending on project needs)

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 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 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:  $104,000 - $124,000 annually
• 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/

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.