Senior Hydraulics Engineer - Lead Water Resources Projects

McMillen; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 153,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Employee ownership

Paid holidays

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Applied Hydraulics Engineer to lead hydraulic design for large water resources projects, with expertise in dams, energy, fisheries, infrastructure, or natural resources.

The candidate will guide multidisciplinary teams and communicate with clients to deliver practical outcomes. We value a PE license, a Master’s in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, and 20 years of experience in hydraulic engineering, with project management proficiency and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering required.
• Master’s degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering required.
• 20 years of experience in hydraulic engineering.
• 10 years of project management experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with FERC regulations is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions, meetings, and workshops for project teams and clients.
• Ensure multiple work elements produced by support staff meet established quality standards and project requirements.
• Initiate and lead marketing and business development pursuits.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with new and existing clients to support business growth.
• Prepare and oversee project deliverables, including reports, letters, technical memoranda, drawings, and specifications across multiple project components.
• Implement and lead technical and management QA/QC reviews for projects in accordance with client requirements and company policies.
• 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.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Travel up to 25%

FERC regulations experience

Education

Master’s degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering

Job description

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Applied Hydraulics Engineer to lead hydraulic design for large water resources projects, with expertise in dams, energy, fisheries, infrastructure, or natural resources.

The candidate will guide multidisciplinary teams and communicate with clients to deliver practical outcomes. We value a PE license, a Master’s in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, and 20 years of experience in hydraulic engineering, with project management proficiency and travel up to 25%.