Senior Structural Project Engineer - Water Resources & Dams

Webuildidaho; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Stock ownership potential

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions for water resources, focusing on dams, hydropower, fisheries, and infrastructure. We seek a Senior Structural Project Engineer with 8–12 years of experience to lead complex projects from feasibility to commissioning while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates hold California PE/SE, experience with ABAQUS/ANSYS, and strong leadership in design and analysis. Join an employee-owned firm committed to solving challenging water-resource problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited University.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience as a Structural Engineer with Project Management experience preferred.
• PE & SE Required; California PE and NCEES registration strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated 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 advanced FEA modeling for linear and non-linear structural analysis utilizing ABAQUS or ANSYS/LS DYNA.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select and apply advanced structural design techniques, procedures and criteria.
• 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.
• Manage projects by establishing project deliverables, developing the project team, manage changes to project scope, establish communication plans, and monitor and control project work.
• 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.
• Travel (up to 15% of time) is required to project sites and client locations.

Skills

FEA modeling

Linear analysis

Nonlinear analysis

Seismic analysis

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

PE license

SE license

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS/LS-DYNA

Job description

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions for water resources, focusing on dams, hydropower, fisheries, and infrastructure. We seek a Senior Structural Project Engineer with 8–12 years of experience to lead complex projects from feasibility to commissioning while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates hold California PE/SE, experience with ABAQUS/ANSYS, and strong leadership in design and analysis. Join an employee-owned firm committed to solving challenging water-resource problems.