Junior Water Resource Engineer

Junior Water Resource Engineer Anchor

QEA, LLC

$ 78,120 - $ 86,910 401(k), retirement plan United States, Washington, Seattle 1201 3rd Avenue (Show on map) Apr 10, 2026

Title:

Junior Water Resources Engineer Location:

Seattle, Tacoma, or Wenatchee, Washington Job Type:

Regular Full-time What's the Opportunity? Anchor QEA is seeking a water resources engineer to help expand our water resources engineering practice in the Pacific Northwest. We are particularly interested in an individual who has a strong technical background and a willingness to support a wide variety of water resources, civil engineering design, and habitat restoration projects. The ideal candidate would be able to perform technical work, including technical studies and engineering design work. The candidate would work with other technical staff to support water resources, civil engineering design, and habitat restoration projects in the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Performing technical analyses and supporting the development of civil engineering design documents for water resources management, water supply, water conveyance, water storage, stormwater, and habitat restoration projects. Performing calculations and completing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling in support of water resources projects. Preparing written reports and technical studies. Supporting development of civil engineering design drawings, technical specifications, and opinions of probable cost. What Are We Looking For? Ideal candidates will have the following: Master's Degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering (or equivalent). Engineer in Training (EIT) certification. Washington PE or plan to obtain a Washington PE license within the next 3 years. 1-4 years of experience in water resources planning, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and design and construction of water resources projects. CAD drawing development (Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred). Experience with a diverse range of hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling and design software packages. A willingness to work on a variety of tasks, ranging from hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to development of drawings, specifications, and opinions of probable cost for a variety of water resources, restoration, and environmental remediation projects. Self-motivation, drive, and proactive communication. What Can You Expect? You'll join a collaborative team of engineers and scientists who are committed to technical excellence and mentoring. You can expect meaningful design and modeling responsibilities early in your career, with increasing independence and opportunities to grow your career. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact communities and the environment. 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. 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 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. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Salary Range:

$ 78,120 - $ 86,910 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

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