Senior Structural Project Engineer – Water Resources

McMillen; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 114,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Structural Project Engineer with 8–12 years' experience focused on water resources—fisheries, hydropower, dams and related civil infrastructure.

The role emphasizes advanced FEA, seismic analysis, and project leadership in a collaborative, employee-owned firm. Qualified candidates will hold PE & SE licenses (California PE preferred), with 10+ years in structural engineering and water resource projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• PE and SE licensure required; California PE and NCEES registration strongly preferred.
• 10+ years as a Structural Engineer with project management experience.
• Experience with water resource infrastructure and related projects.
• Familiarity with FERC, USACE, USBR codes and requirements.
• Proficient in seismic loads analysis and advanced FEA modeling.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and apply advanced structural design techniques and criteria.
• Develop FEA models and perform linear and nonlinear analyses; present results clearly.
• Manage projects: deliverables, team, scope changes, communication, and progress.
• Coordinate design and construction support services for projects.
• Collect field data, as-built plans and reports to assess conditions.
• Mentor other engineering staff.
• Travel up to 15% to project sites and client locations.

Skills

FEA modeling

Structural analysis

Project management

Seismic analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's in Structural Engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS/LS-DYNA

Job description

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Structural Project Engineer with 8–12 years' experience focused on water resources—fisheries, hydropower, dams and related civil infrastructure.

The role emphasizes advanced FEA, seismic analysis, and project leadership in a collaborative, employee-owned firm. Qualified candidates will hold PE & SE licenses (California PE preferred), with 10+ years in structural engineering and water resource projects.