Senior Hydraulics Engineer - Water Resources & Dam Projects

McMillen; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Stock ownership opportunity

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is recruiting a Senior Applied Hydraulics Engineer to lead major water resources projects, including dams, energy, fisheries, or infrastructure initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a recognized hydraulic engineering leader with extensive project management and client liaison responsibilities. The role demands PE licensure, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to mentor staff while traveling up to 25% for project work.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in hydraulic engineering.
• 10 years of project management experience preferred.
• 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.

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

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team mentorship

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

McMillen, Inc. is recruiting a Senior Applied Hydraulics Engineer to lead major water resources projects, including dams, energy, fisheries, or infrastructure initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a recognized hydraulic engineering leader with extensive project management and client liaison responsibilities. The role demands PE licensure, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to mentor staff while traveling up to 25% for project work.