Senior Geomorphologist

Senior Geomorphologist

Location: Seattle,
Job Type: Regular Full-time

Anchor QEA is seeking a full‑time senior‑level geomorphologist and project manager in our Bellingham, Seattle, or Tacoma, WA offices. Anchor QEA delivers innovative projects across the Pacific Northwest and nationwide, including marsh and estuary restoration, riverine and stream restoration, compensatory mitigation, fish passage, living shorelines, and engineering with nature and nature‑based solutions.

The successful candidate will have 8 or more years of experience providing restoration‑related field assessments, data collection and analysis, fluvial or coastal geomorphology, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, and restoration design and construction.

We are committed to investing in the right person and to providing support to foster your professional success and long‑term impact.

• Leading geomorphic analyses including sediment transport modeling, channel evolution assessment, and process‑based river restoration design.
• Designing riverine, estuarine, coastal, and floodplain restoration projects from concept through construction, including engineered log jams, channel realignments, side‑channel reconnections, and fish passage solutions.
• Contributing to the development of detailed design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Managing project teams, budgets, scopes, and schedules for complex, multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Assisting with the development of competitive proposals.
• Collaborating with hydrologists, ecologists, engineers, and landscape architects to deliver integrated, nature‑based solutions.
• Mentoring junior staff by providing technical guidance, quality assurance, and career development support.
• Engaging directly with tribes, state and federal agencies, conservation districts, and non‑profits to deliver high‑impact restoration outcomes.

• B.S. or M.S. degree in fluvial or coastal geomorphology.
• Licensed Geologist (LG) in Washington or the 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.
• Proven ability to lead projects, including client engagement, scope and task management, budget oversight, and schedule coordination.
• 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.
• Experience with construction observation and field data collection.
• Willingness to travel seasonally for field work and construction projects for up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders.

• 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.
• Experience supporting proposal development and business growth initiatives.

• Salary Range: $110,465 – $124,300
• 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
• Further information on benefits:

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at  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

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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