Senior Structural Engineer - Dams and Hydropower

McMillen; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 165,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program

Stock ownership

Wellness reimbursement

11 paid holidays

RRSP/TFSA with employer match

Job summary

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 licensed P.Eng with 15+ years of water resources experience and extensive dam analysis expertise. This role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to lead multidisciplinary teams on large-scale restoration projects across Canada, with travel to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or related field.
• P.Eng licensed and eligible for US licensure is a plus.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience in water resources.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on large restoration projects.

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; present results clearly.
• Identify project opportunities, pursue them, and prepare proposals.
• Manage projects by defining deliverables, coordinating teams, and controlling scope.
• Collect and analyze field data, as-built plans, and engineering reports.
• Oversee scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of project phases.
• Supervise preparation of project reports, grant proposals, and stakeholder documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Problem solving

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or related field

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng)

Tools

AutoCAD

HEC-RAS

GIS

ABAQUS

ANSYS/LS-DYNA

Job description

Design a career and build your future... Because it matters!

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or 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, and 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&D, 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.

No recruiters, please.