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Posted Apr 27, 2026

Junior Water Resource Engineer

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Anchor QEA is seeking a water resources engineer to help expand their water resources engineering practice in the Pacific Northwest. The role involves performing technical analyses and supporting the development of civil engineering design documents for various water resources and habitat restoration projects. Responsibilities - 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 Skills - 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 Benefits - Annual Bonus - Billable Time Bonus - Spot Bonus - Milestone Anniversary Bonus - Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus - Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus - Employee Referral Bonus - 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 Company Overview - Anchor QEA is a consulting firm that provides a comprehensive range of science and engineering services to the public and private sectors. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.anchorqea.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship - Anchor QEA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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