Environmental Engineer at Anchor QEA Amesbury, MA

Environmental Engineer

Location:

Amesbury, MA

Job Type: Full-time

Anchor QEA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented engineer to join our Amesbury, MA office. This full‑time role offers the chance to grow your engineering career through both local and national environmental remediation projects. Candidates should have 6 to 10 years of experience in environmental engineering design and construction support. Project experience with geotechnical engineering evaluations related to sediments is considered a plus.

Your work will involve sediment remediation, stream and wetland restoration, and other in‑water and upland environmental efforts. You will gain hands‑on experience in site investigation, design development, and construction oversight, while collaborating across disciplines to make a meaningful impact. Travel within the Northeast and occasionally elsewhere in the United States may be required.

The successful candidate demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively, shows initiative and attention to detail, and possesses a strong interest in environmental engineering.

• Support planning, design, and implementation of environmental remediation projects, including dredging, capping, stream restoration, and wetland construction.
• Prepare engineering design documents, including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and calculations.
• Contribute to technical reports such as sampling and analysis plans, feasibility studies, and design documentation.
• Perform environmental sampling of soil, sediment, and water.
• Provide field support for site inspections and construction oversight.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, scientists, planners, and biologists.
• Participate in construction support activities, including reviewing contractor submittals and RFIs.
• Ensure deliverables meet Anchor QEA's quality standards.
• Travel occasionally for fieldwork, site visits, and project meetings (primarily in New England and NY).

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental, Coastal, or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 6‑10 years of experience in environmental remediation, including investigation, design, and construction.
• Experience with sediment remediation projects (dredging, capping) and stream or wetland restoration.
• Experience with project/task management, including task planning, delegation, review of work, and budget tracking.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Willingness to travel for field assignments and meetings.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS for site planning and design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in MA or NY, or on track to obtain within 1‑2 years.
• Experience with marketing/business development, including proposal writing.
• Experience with client interaction and management.

• Salary: $101,259 – $113,917
• 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.
• 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 (may vary by level).
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with an employer match

We are an equal opportunity employer and are 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 status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.