himalayasseo_indexablePosted 2026-07-25First seen 2026-09-09
Role overview
Title: Coastal Engineer
Location: Horsham (remote)
Job Type: Regular Full-time
What’s the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time coastal engineer for our Horsham, PA, office to support and grow our east coast project teams with coastal engineering, flood resiliency, and water resources projects. We are interested in candidates who are quick learners, detail-orientated, committed team players, and who possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. Applicants will have between 3 – 8 years of experience with coastal engineering, including hydrodynamic and/or hydraulic numerical modeling experience. Experience with coastal engineering concepts such as beneficial use of dredged material, shoreline protection, living shorelines, marsh restoration, and engineering with nature and nature-based solutions are preferred. Experience with water resources concepts such as hydrology, water quality, and dam removal are also preferred, as is proficiency using CAD, GIS, and/or programming languages, such as python.
Responsibilities:
Serves as the engineer supporting development and design for projects involving coastal engineering, including coastal processes, shoreline erosion protection, maintenance dredging and beach nourishment, wetland protection and restoration, and engineering with nature and nature-based solutions concepts
Supports engineering planning and design including, but not limited to, concept designs, alternative studies, basis of design requirements, construction drawings, technical reports and specifications, and construction cost estimates
Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
Manages team and coordinates with client’s project manager and/or technical staff
Analyzes complex problems and develops value-engineered solutions
Supports the preparation and coordination of project deliverables including construction documents
Ability to travel for field site visits and project meetings in various US locations
What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
BS or MS degree in relevant field (e.g., Coastal, Ocean, Civil or Environmental Engineering)
3-8 years of experience
Experience with coastal engineering and flood resiliency evaluations
Experience with hydrologic, hydraulic, hydrodynamic, and/or water quality numerical modeling
Understanding the application of engineering principles for engineering design, including cost estimating, and development of plans and specifications
Experience in project and program management including developing and managing scopes, detailed schedules, budgets, and sub-consultants
Proficiency in MS Office
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus
ArcGIS experience a plus
Python experience a plus
Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one within two years
What Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees’ reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com.
How to Apply?
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
Additional Information
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.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Salary Range: $81,500-$102,000
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.
Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
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.