Structural Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Full benefits package

Paid holidays

PTO

Wellness reimbursement

401(k) match

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, and flood control.

The role involves designing, analyzing, and delivering civil infrastructure projects from concept through completion. Candidates will use FEA tools such as ABAQUS or ANSYS, apply seismic design methods, and collaborate across disciplines.

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 projects (dams, hydropower, fish passage).
• Experience with FEA modeling software (ABAQUS, ANSYS/LS-DYNA).
• Proficient knowledge of structural design standards (ASCE7, ACI 318/350, AISC 360/341).
• Willing to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Design Documentation Reports and technical memoranda.
• Evaluate and apply advanced structural design techniques.
• Perform structural computations, hand and software-based.
• Develop project details and drawings by hand or CAD.
• Edit project specifications and assist with the Project Manual.
• Provide field services: submittal review, site inspections, conformity reporting.
• Develop FEA models and present results to clients.
• Manage planning and design for project delivery.
• Collect field data and assist in identifying critical design areas.
• Provide mentorship to engineering staff.

Skills

5+ years exp

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS/LS-DYNA

CAD software

Job description

Design a career and build your future... Because it matters!

Structural Project Engineer

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Structural Project Engineer with 5-10 years of experience focused on water resource-related work. The candidate will work in a variety of projects in fields including but not limited to fisheries, fish passage, hydropower, dams, flood control, pump stations, and other civil infrastructure related projects.

Who we are:

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don't look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work‑life environment so our employees can build careers they're proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States and Canada we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results‑driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real‑world functionality.

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.

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.
• 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 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.

Physical and Emotional Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, finger or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package:

• Pay Range: $96,000 - $187,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, HSA, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

EEO:

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.