Senior Applied Hydraulics Engineer

McMillen Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

McMillen Inc. is looking for a Senior Applied Hydraulics Engineer in Spokane, Washington, to lead projects in hydraulic engineering for large water resource initiatives, including dams and hydropower.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background with 15 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, and a PE license. Compensation ranges from $153,000 to $250,000, with full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in hydraulic engineering, including spillway and penstock design.
• 10 years of project management experience preferred.
• Experience with FERC regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions, meetings, and workshops.
• Implement QA/QC reviews for projects.
• Prepare and oversee project deliverables.
• Manage project risks and staff workflows.
• Train and mentor staff.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Persuasion

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering

Master's degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Senior Applied Hydraulics Engineer

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Applied Hydraulics Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be a recognized leader in hydraulic engineering for large water resources projects with demonstrated technical expertise, particularly as it applies to dams, hydropower, fisheries, infrastructure, and/or natural resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions, meetings, and workshops for project teams and clients.
• Implement and lead technical and management QA/QC reviews for projects in accordance with client requirements and company policies.
• Prepare and oversee development of project deliverables, including calculation packages, engineering drawings, construction specifications, reports, letters, and technical memoranda across multiple project components.
• Ensure multiple work elements produced by support staff meet established quality standards and project requirements.
• Actively manage project and organizational risks associated with deliverables and work products.
• Participate in the development and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Direct and delegate workloads effectively while holding staff accountable for performance and results.
• Train, evaluate, recruit, and mentor staff with the goal of developing future technical and management leaders within the firm.
• Initiate and lead marketing and business development pursuits.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with new and existing clients to support business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering preferred.
• 15 years of experience in hydraulic engineering (e.g., spillway design, penstock design, fishway design, transient analysis, numerical modeling, power modeling).
• 10 years of project management experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with FERC regulations is preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement, persuasion, and negotiation of critical issues.
• Proven ability to effectively integrate resources and talent to build and lead high‑performing project teams.
• Ability to provide meaningful input on key business operations and strategic decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, lead project tasks, work independently, and remain self‑motivated.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% monthly.

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, 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 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 the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package

• Pay Range: $153,000 - $250,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, HSA, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

EEO

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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

No recruiters, please.