Hybrid Geotechnical Project Engineer – Water Resources

McMillen; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Wellness reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to support civil design for dams, embankments, fish passage facilities, and water resources projects.

The role includes geotechnical investigations, modeling, and reporting under project managers, with in-person or hybrid work options. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Geotechnical/Geological/Civil Engineering, PE eligibility, and minimum 4 years of field experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil Engineering required. A Master's degree asset but not required.
• Licensed or eligible to obtain P.E. certification
• Hands-on fieldwork experience
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience. Experience with subsurface geotechnical investigations for dam projects is a plus
• Proficiency in field logging, classification, in situ and laboratory testing of soil and rock
• Familiarity with Industry and Agency Design Codes and Standards is preferred
• Proficiency in interpreting and communicating design intent from contract documents
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritize effectively
• Flexibility to travel up to 25%
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute subsurface geotechnical investigations including subcontractor coordination, sampling, and lab testing schedules
• Perform geotechnical modeling and analysis using standard software (Slide2, RS2, Settle3, LPILE, APILE, GROUP)
• Provide design recommendations for foundations, slopes, retaining walls, and embankments
• Perform dam safety inspections for existing dams
• Develop project-specific design criteria using relevant codes and jurisdictional requirements
• Collect, review, and organize historical project data (drawings, reports, specs)
• Prepare geotechnical data and design reports for multidisciplinary projects
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams to interpret geotechnical conditions and implications
• Collaborate with Design Technology staff to prepare and revise drawings
• Perform construction monitoring and QA on active sites (subgrade reviews, pile installation, anchor testing, seepage wall, geomembrane)

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Field logging

Geotechnical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical/Geological/Civil Engineering

Tools

Slide2

RS2

Settle3

LPILE

APILE

GROUP

Job description

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to support civil design for dams, embankments, fish passage facilities, and water resources projects.

The role includes geotechnical investigations, modeling, and reporting under project managers, with in-person or hybrid work options. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Geotechnical/Geological/Civil Engineering, PE eligibility, and minimum 4 years of field experience.