Senior Hydraulics Engineer | Water Resources & Dams Leader

McMillen; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and PTO

Stock ownership program

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Applied Hydraulics Engineer to join our team in Newport Beach, CA.

The successful candidate will be a recognized leader in hydraulic engineering for large water resources projects with demonstrated technical expertise across dams, energy, fisheries, infrastructure, or natural resources. We are focused on dam, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets with staff across the United States and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering.
• 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.
• Demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement, persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% monthly.

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

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

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 seeking a Senior Applied Hydraulics Engineer to join our team in Newport Beach, CA.

The successful candidate will be a recognized leader in hydraulic engineering for large water resources projects with demonstrated technical expertise across dams, energy, fisheries, infrastructure, or natural resources. We are focused on dam, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets with staff across the United States and beyond.