Anchor QEA
Senior Geomorphologist
Join Anchor QEA as a Senior Geomorphologist in our Bellingham, Seattle, or Tacoma, WA offices. Anchor QEA delivers innovative projects across the Pacific Northwest and nationwide, including marsh and estuary restoration, riverine and stream restoration, compensatory mitigation, fish passage, living shorelines, and engineering with nature-based solutions.
Base Pay Range $110,400.00 – $124,300.00 per year
Additional Compensation Types
Annual Bonus
Billable Time Bonus
Spot Bonus
Milestone Anniversary Bonus
Professional License/Certification Bonus
Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Responsibilities
Lead geomorphic analyses including sediment transport modeling, channel evolution assessment, and process‑based river restoration design.
Design riverine, estuarine, coastal, and floodplain restoration projects from through construction, including engineered log jams, channel realignments, side‑channel reconnections, and fish passage solutions.
Contribute to the development of detailed design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
Manage project teams, budgets, scopes, and schedules for complex, multi‑stakeholder projects.
Assist with the development of competitive proposals.
Collaborate with hydrologists, ecologists, engineers, and landscape architects to deliver integrated, nature-based solutions.
Mentor junior staff by providing technical guidance, quality assurance, and career development support.
Engage directly with tribes, state and federal agencies, conservation districts, and non‑profits to deliver high‑impact restoration outcomes.
Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. degree in fluvial or coastal geomorphology.
Licensed Geologist (LG) in Washington or ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
8+ years of experience in fluvial geomorphology, river restoration, or related fields with at least 3 years of project management experience.
Demonstrated expertise in desktop and field-based geomorphic assessment, channel evolution analysis, and process-based restoration design.
Proven ability to lead projects, including client engagement, scope and task management, budget oversight, and schedule coordination.
Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling (e.g., HEC‑RAS 1D/2D, SRH‑2D) and sediment transport or coastal drift modeling.
Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and related coding and geospatial analysis tools.
Experience with construction observation and field data collection.
Willingness to travel seasonally for field work and construction projects up to 2 weeks at a time.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders.
Desired but Not Required Skills
Expertise in large wood design, floodplain reconnection, and process-based restoration approaches.
Experience processing and coding large landcover and LiDAR data sets for reach and watershed scale geomorphic assessments.
Experience with drone-based data collection and processing methods such as ortho photogrammetry.
Familiarity with Pacific Northwest geomorphic systems, fisheries ecology, and regulatory processes.
Experience supporting proposal development and business growth initiatives.
What Can You Expect? A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. Competitive compensation and benefits detailed below.
Benefits
Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance.
Paid company and floating holidays: 7 paid company holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service.
Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually.
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with an employer match.
Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/
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.
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.
EEO Statement Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com. Anchor QEA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation
Salary Range: $110,465 – $124,300
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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design and Consulting
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Base Pay Range $110,400.00 – $124,300.00 per year
Additional Compensation Types
Annual Bonus
Billable Time Bonus
Spot Bonus
Milestone Anniversary Bonus
Professional License/Certification Bonus
Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Responsibilities
Lead geomorphic analyses including sediment transport modeling, channel evolution assessment, and process‑based river restoration design.
Design riverine, estuarine, coastal, and floodplain restoration projects from through construction, including engineered log jams, channel realignments, side‑channel reconnections, and fish passage solutions.
Contribute to the development of detailed design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
Manage project teams, budgets, scopes, and schedules for complex, multi‑stakeholder projects.
Assist with the development of competitive proposals.
Collaborate with hydrologists, ecologists, engineers, and landscape architects to deliver integrated, nature-based solutions.
Mentor junior staff by providing technical guidance, quality assurance, and career development support.
Engage directly with tribes, state and federal agencies, conservation districts, and non‑profits to deliver high‑impact restoration outcomes.
Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. degree in fluvial or coastal geomorphology.
Licensed Geologist (LG) in Washington or ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
8+ years of experience in fluvial geomorphology, river restoration, or related fields with at least 3 years of project management experience.
Demonstrated expertise in desktop and field-based geomorphic assessment, channel evolution analysis, and process-based restoration design.
Proven ability to lead projects, including client engagement, scope and task management, budget oversight, and schedule coordination.
Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling (e.g., HEC‑RAS 1D/2D, SRH‑2D) and sediment transport or coastal drift modeling.
Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and related coding and geospatial analysis tools.
Experience with construction observation and field data collection.
Willingness to travel seasonally for field work and construction projects up to 2 weeks at a time.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders.
Desired but Not Required Skills
Expertise in large wood design, floodplain reconnection, and process-based restoration approaches.
Experience processing and coding large landcover and LiDAR data sets for reach and watershed scale geomorphic assessments.
Experience with drone-based data collection and processing methods such as ortho photogrammetry.
Familiarity with Pacific Northwest geomorphic systems, fisheries ecology, and regulatory processes.
Experience supporting proposal development and business growth initiatives.
What Can You Expect? A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. Competitive compensation and benefits detailed below.
Benefits
Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance.
Paid company and floating holidays: 7 paid company holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service.
Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually.
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with an employer match.
Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/
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.
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.
EEO Statement Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com. Anchor QEA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation
Salary Range: $110,465 – $124,300
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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design and Consulting
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