Senior Structural Project Engineer, Water Resources & Dams

McMillen; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Stock ownership

9 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Structural Project Engineer with 5–10 years of water resources experience. You will work on dams, fisheries, hydropower, flood control, pump stations and other civil infra projects across the US and Canada.

The role emphasizes design, analysis, and mentorship within a collaborative, employee-owned firm that supports learning, cutting-edge tools, and work-life balance. Travel up to 15% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited University.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• 5+ years of experience as a Structural Engineer
• P.E. or P.Eng. licensure a plus.
• Experience with water resource infrastructure including fishery related projects, hydropower, dams, water conveyance, storm water networks, heavy grading, water treatment, spillways, and pump stations
• Experience with FEA modeling software for linear and non-linear structural analysis. Experience with ABAQUS or ANSYS/LS DYNA is plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in application of seismic loads analysis, including coefficient methods, response spectrum analysis methods and time history analysis methods.
• Proficient knowledge of various structural design standards including: ASCE7, ACI 318 and 350, AISC 360 and 341 among others
• Familiarity with Federal Agency codes and requirements, including FERC, USACE, USBR
• Strong communication, technical and analytical skills
• Travel up to 15% of time is required to project sites and client locations.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Design Documentation Reports, Technical Memorandums and other technical reports, summarizing project criteria, historical information, design methodologies, technical recommendations and various other documentation.
• Evaluate, select and apply advanced structural design techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Perform structural computations and analysis, by hand calculations and using available design software, following current design codes and design methodologies.
• Develop project details and drawings by hand drafting or CAD software.
• Edit project specific technical specifications and assist with the preparation of the Project Manual.
• Perform services during construction, including submittal review, responses to information and clarification requests, on-site inspections, observations and conformance reporting.
• Develop FEA models and perform linear and non-linear analysis, using available software. Be comfortable presenting analysis results to clients in a manner that is easy to understand.
• Evaluate and manage planning, design and construction support services for projects.
• Collection and analysis of field data, as-built plans and engineering reports to establish existing conditions and identify critical areas for design criteria.
• Provide mentorship to other engineering staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring others

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS/LS-DYNA

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

McMillen, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Structural Project Engineer with 5–10 years of water resources experience. You will work on dams, fisheries, hydropower, flood control, pump stations and other civil infra projects across the US and Canada.

The role emphasizes design, analysis, and mentorship within a collaborative, employee-owned firm that supports learning, cutting-edge tools, and work-life balance. Travel up to 15% is required.