Senior Structural Project Engineer - Water Resources & Dams

McMillen; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 96,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

EAP

HSA

401(k) with match

9 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Stock ownership

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Structural Project Engineer with 5-10 years of experience focused on water resource work, including fisheries, hydropower, dams, flood control, pump stations and other civil infrastructure projects.

You will work across feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction and commissioning to ensure technical precision and real-world functionality. Based in the United States with potential travel up to 15%, the firm emphasizes employee ownership, continuous learning,

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 projects, hydropower, dams, water conveyance, storm water networks, etc.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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

Structural analysis

FEA modeling

ABAQUS/ANSYS

Mentorship

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS/LS-DYNA

Job description

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Structural Project Engineer with 5-10 years of experience focused on water resource work, including fisheries, hydropower, dams, flood control, pump stations and other civil infrastructure projects.

You will work across feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction and commissioning to ensure technical precision and real-world functionality. Based in the United States with potential travel up to 15%, the firm emphasizes employee ownership, continuous learning,