Senior Structural Engineer - Dams and Hydropower

McMillen, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 165,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

RRSP/TFSA with company contribution

Stock ownership potential

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer – Dams and Hydropower with a strong background in water resources and dam structures. The role emphasizes client relationship management and leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.

The candidate should hold a P.Eng, have 15+ years of relevant experience, and be capable of advancing design through FEA and advanced analysis tools, with flexible office/remote work options and travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
• Eligibility and motivation to pursue US PE licensure is an asset.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in structural engineering with dam/water resource focus.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and environmental restoration projects.
• Proficiency in environmental modeling software and design tools (AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS).
• Experience with water resources infrastructure including dams and hydropower.
• FEA modelling experience with ABAQUS or ANSYS/LS-DYNA.
• Strong problem solving, communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain client relationships.
• Evaluate and apply advanced structural design techniques and criteria.
• Develop FEA models and perform linear/non-linear analyses; present results clearly.
• Identify opportunities, pursue proposals, and prepare bids.
• Manage project scope, team, schedule, budget and communications.
• Analyze field data and existing conditions to guide design criteria.
• Oversee project reports, proposals, and stakeholder documents.

Skills

P.Eng licensed

15+ years experience

Water resources

Dam structures analysis

FEA modelling

AutoCAD

HEC-RAS

GIS

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS/LS DYNA

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Dams and Hydropower

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Senior Structural Engineer – Dams and Hydropower

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer – Dams and Hydropower with a strong technical background to help deliver exceptional service to our clients. The ideal candidate is a proven Seller-Doer and a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with 15+ years of experience in water resources and extensive experience analyzing and evaluating dam structures.

Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and maintain client relationships.
• Evaluate, select and apply advanced structural design techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Develop FEA models and perform linear and non-linear analysis, using available software. Be comfortable presenting analysis results to clients in a manner that is easy to understand.
• Identify project opportunities, actively pursue opportunities, and prepare proposals.
• Manage projects by establishing project deliverables, developing the project team, manage changes to project scope, establish communication plans, and monitor and control project work.
• Collection and analysis of field data, as-built plans and engineering reports to establish existing conditions and identify critical areas for design criteria.
• Manage the scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of all project phases.
• Supervise the preparation of project reports, grant proposals, and other documentation for stakeholders.

Q ualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree inStructuralor a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
• Eligibility and motivation to pursue US PE licensure is an asset.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in structural engineering, or a related field, with specific experience in dam removal or water resource management.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale environmental restoration projects.
• Proficiency in environmental modeling software and engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS).
• Demonstrated experience with water resource infrastructure including fishery related projects, hydropower, dams, water conveyance, storm water networks, heavy grading, water treatment, spillways, and pump stations
• Experience with advanced FEA modeling for linear and non-linear structural analysis utilizing software including ABAQUS or ANSYS/LS DYNA
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public.
• Strong communication, technical and analytical skills
• Travel to project sites may be required.
• Flexible work schedule with both office and remote work options.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Ability to get along and work effectively with others.
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package:

• Pay Range: $165,000 - $250,000 CAD; DOE
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising of Basic Life, AD&DD, Dependent Life, Extended Health Care, to include Vision Care, Health Care Spending Account, Employer RRSP and TFSA with employer matching contribution, 11 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.
  

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.