Structural Project Engineer - Water Resources & Dams

Webuildidaho; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Program

Stock ownership potential

Generous PTO

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Structural Project Engineer with 5–10 years of experience focused on water-resource projects, including dams, hydropower, and fish passage. You will contribute to design, modeling, and construction support across multiple sites in the U.S.

and Canada. Responsibilities include developing design documentation, performing linear and non-linear FEA, and mentoring junior staff. Travel up to 15% is expected.

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 withFEA 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
• 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

Structural Engineering

Water Resources

Seismic Analysis

Strong Communication

Project Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's in Structural Engineering

P.E./P.Eng. licensure

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS

FEA Software

CAD

ASCE7

Job description

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Structural Project Engineer with 5–10 years of experience focused on water-resource projects, including dams, hydropower, and fish passage. You will contribute to design, modeling, and construction support across multiple sites in the U.S.

and Canada. Responsibilities include developing design documentation, performing linear and non-linear FEA, and mentoring junior staff. Travel up to 15% is expected.