Senior Geomorphologist
$110k/y-$124k/y
a day ago
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Summary
Anchor QEA is seeking a Senior Geomorphologist to join their team in Seattle, WA. The role involves providing technical leadership and strategic direction on restoration projects across the Pacific Northwest.
About the Role
As a Senior Geomorphologist, you will lead geomorphic analyses, design restoration projects, manage project teams, and collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver nature-based solutions. You will also mentor junior staff and engage with agencies and non-profits to achieve high-impact restoration outcomes.
About You
Required:
- 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 or more years of experience in fluvial geomorphology, river restoration, or related fields with a minimum of 3 years of project management experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in desktop and field based geomorphic assessment, channel evolution analysis, and process-based restoration design.
- 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.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred:
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $110k–$124k.
- Annual bonus opportunities.
- Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance.
- 7 paid company holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
- 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service.
- 80 hours of sick and safe time annually.
- 401k plan with an employer match.
Anchor QEA
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Anchor QEA is a nationally recognized environmental science and engineering consulting firm specializing in aquatic, shoreline, and water resource projects, including coastal and flood resiliency. With more than 500 employees in 26 offices across the United States, Anchor QEA works with public and private sector clients to address environmental issues at some of the most challenging sites in the nation by providing planning and strategy development, scientific investigation, engineering design, and construction management.
Greater Seattle Area