Coal Combustion Residuals Subject Matter Expert

Title:  Coal Combustion Residuals Subject Matter Expert

Location:  Flexible (Remote or SE office)

Job Type:  Regular Full-time

What’s the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA has a growing, nation-wide coal combustion residuals (CCR) program. We are seeking a technical subject matter expert with at least 15 years of experience in CCR and related areas such as remediation of inorganic constituents (metals and metalloids) in soil and groundwater. The individual will play a pivotal role in developing and expanding our CCR practice within our Energy Market Sector, contributing to the growth and success of Anchor QEA's environmental services.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of this position will include the following

• Lead technical aspects of Anchor QEA’s CCR team and integrate supporting services such as our Environmental Geochemistry and Treatability Studies Laboratory and Field Services personnel
• Provide technical strategic vision for our CCR-focused scientists and engineers
• Support business development by being seen, both inside and outside of Anchor QEA, as a technical subject matter expert by presenting at conferences, publishing articles in the peer-reviewed literature, and creating innovative approaches to managing CCR sites.
• Collaborate with clients and industry leaders through participating in conferences and speaking engagements
• Actively engage with industry groups such as the Utility Solid Waste Activities Group (USWAG), American Coal Ash Association (ACAA), and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
•  Evaluate current skills and services offered by Anchor QEA and identify gaps in desired skills for growing the CCR practice area.
• Help identify existing and potential utility clients with areas of potential growth in CCR projects.
• Collaborate with Anchor QEA’s Client Experience team to develop comprehensive marketing materials promoting CCR work both internally and externally.
• Analyze operations to identify growth or reorganization opportunities within the CCR team.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership on CCR projects, serving in roles such as project manager, technical lead, senior reviewer, quality assurance/quality control reviewer, or project director.
• Identify strategic teaming partners
• Mentor junior staff
• Develop and review quality modules for CCR projects within Anchor QEA’s Quality Management System.

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• B.S. or higher degree in relevant sciences (e.g., geology), engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of professional experience in consulting, industry, or governmental agencies
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to create strong team morale through a culture of trust
• Possess a keen understanding of the business, industry trends, and competitive landscape
• Demonstrated ability to make prompt, clear, and sound decisions that may involve tough choices or risks
• Creates a culture of support, engagement, and collaboration for teams they lead
• Provides all staff with development opportunities and coaching
• Demonstrates the highest level of ethics and values within and outside the organization.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to CCR.
• Expertise demonstrated by presentations, publications, awards, expert testimony, teaching, or other leadership roles
• Professional Geologist (PG), Professional Engineer (PE), or other relevant license, or the ability to obtain within one year
• Participation in professional organizations such as USWAG, ACAA, or EPRI

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. This position may require travel up to 25% of the time for project, client, and business meetings. 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 550 people in 28 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 https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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:

• Industry Competitive Salary
• 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.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
• * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check