Title: Senior Civil Environmental Engineer - Federal Program
Location: Norfolk, VA
Job Type: Regular Full-time
What’s the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time civil/environmental engineer in the Norfolk, Virginia region. We are looking for a candidate with coastal and environmental experience at marine facilities and with design for US Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, particularly the US Navy (NAVFAC). This position will manage and support civil/environmental engineering projects in the coastal environment, working for our clients including state and local entities, port authorities, and the US Federal government. 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. Typical project locations will be based in the Mid-Atlantic region, but assignments may also include work on projects nationwide. Anchor QEA is a leader in coastal and marine engineering, and this position offers strong growth and learning potential in the fields of site remediation, restoration, dredging, civil and structural engineering, and coastal engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as the engineer supporting development and design for projects including, but not limited to, concept designs, alternative studies, basis of design requirements, construction drawings, technical reports and specifications, and construction cost estimates
- Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
- Manages team and coordinates with client’s project manager and/or technical staff
- Develops client relationships, leads proposals, and contribute to the sales process.
- Analyzes complex problems and develops value-engineered solutions
- Ensures that work products are prepared in accordance with Anchor QEA’s quality management program
- Ability to travel for field site visits and project meetings in various US locations
- Participate in construction support activities including review of contractor requests for information and submittals and oversight of construction activities
What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
- BS or MS degree in relevant engineering field (coastal, environmental, geotechnical)
- 12+ years of relevant work experience as a Coastal, Environmental, or Remediation Engineer
- Demonstrated experience with MILCON or working on Department of Defense (DoD)-lead planning and design projects programs, e.g. or USACE, US Navy, etc.
- Preference given to candidates with experience with dredging, dredged material management, and coastal design, including the planning and implementation of sampling, data analysis, feasibility studies, design, and construction.
- 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)
- Experience in project and program management including developing and managing scopes, detailed schedules, budgets, and sub-consultants
- A Virginia Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
- Willingness to occasionally travel for projects or client meetings
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 400 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.
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: 3 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.
