Senior Water Resources Engineer - Federal Program

Title: Senior Water Resources Engineer Federal Program
Location: Portland flexible
Job Type: Fulltime

Whats the Opportunity
Anchor QEA is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting the USBR and other water resource related projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in water resources engineering project management and a proven track record of successfully leading projects within the federal or state government sector in particular the USBR.

Anchor QEA leads exciting projects related to water resources dams and hydropower throughout the Northwest and elsewhere! This role involves overseeing various water resource projects ensuring compliance with federal regulations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote sustainable water management practices.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead and manage water resources engineering projects from conception through implementation ensuring timely completion within budget and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Technical Expertise: Provide expert technical guidance on water resources engineering principles including hydrology hydraulics water quality and watershed management.
• Design and Analysis: Conduct detailed analyses and design for water supply systems flood control projects and irrigation systems utilizing advanced engineering software and modeling tools.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with federal state and local agencies as well as community stakeholders to gather input address concerns and promote project acceptance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects meet federal state and local environmental regulations and guidelines including NEPA ESA and Clean Water Act requirements.
• Funding and Budget Management: Prepare and manage project budgets funding proposals and grant applications to secure financing for water resource initiatives.
• Research and Development: Stay informed about the latest developments in water resources technology and practices; incorporate innovative solutions into project designs and strategies.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff providing training and support to enhance their professional development.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare comprehensive project reports technical documentation and presentations for stakeholders and decisionmakers.

What Are We Looking For

• Education: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Water Resources Engineering or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 1520 years of experience in water resources engineering with a focus on project management for government agencies such as the US Bureau of Reclamation.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to obtain licensure in multiple states is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in engineering software (e.g. HECRAS HECHMS AutoCAD GIS) and strong analytical skills.
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing complex projects including familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• ProblemSolving: Strong critical thinking and problemsolving abilities with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and foster a positive work environment.

What Can You Expect
A 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 email 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 multicultural 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:

• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus Spot Bonus Milestone Anniversary Bonus Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus Peerreviewed Publication Bonus Employee Referral Bonus.

Base Level Benefits for Regular FullTime Positions:

• Healthcare: Medical dental vision basic life and AD&D insurance
• 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/careers/benefits/

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check

Required Experience:

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