Managing Engineer

Position Overview

Anchor QEA is seeking a full‑time coastal or environmental engineer for our Baltimore, MD office. You will manage and support civil/environmental engineering projects involving dredging, dredged material management, remedial design, and construction management across the Mid‑Atlantic region and nationwide. This role offers an opportunity to work both independently and in a team environment, learn directly from industry leaders, and provide mentorship to junior staff while growing your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and design for projects involving dredging, capping, stream restoration, confined disposal facilities, beneficial reuse, beach nourishment, wetland construction, or coastal design concepts.
• Lead engineering planning and design including concept designs, alternative studies, basis of design requirements, construction drawings, technical reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, coastal, and dredging engineers, planners, and biologists.
• Manage the team and coordinate with clients’ project managers and technical staff.
• Develop client relationships, lead proposals, and contribute to the sales process.
• Analyze complex problems and develop value‑engineered solutions.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of project deliverables including construction documents.
• Ensure that work products comply with Anchor QEA’s quality management program.
• Travel for field site visits and project meetings as needed.
• Participate in construction support activities by reviewing contractor requests for information, submittals, and overseeing construction activities.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in a relevant engineering field (coastal, environmental, geotechnical).
• 10+ years of related work experience as a coastal, environmental, or remediation engineer.
• Experience with dredging, dredged material management, coastal design, and projects involving contaminated sediments, sampling, data analysis, feasibility studies, design, and construction oversight.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, cost estimating, development of plans/specifications, bid packages, and design implementation in the field.
• Experience in project and program management including scopes, detailed schedules, budgets, and coordination with sub‑consultants.
• Maryland Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Proficiency in MS Office with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking, strong problem‑solving skills, and willingness to travel occasionally.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Salary Range of $129,300 - $145,500, Annual Bonus, and other bonus opportunities (Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, 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 company holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
• Vacation: 2 weeks of accrued paid vacation based on length of service.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually.
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity and inclusion.