Structural Staff Engineer (EIT) – Water Resources & Dams

McMillen Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 66,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. in Boise, ID seeks a Structural Staff Engineer (EIT) to contribute to design and analysis for dams, hydroelectric facilities, bridges and other water resources projects. You will perform computations, generate drawings, and help prepare technical reports under licensed engineers.

This employee-owned firm values problem solvers, supports continuous learning, and offers opportunities for career growth while requiring travel up to 20% to project sites and client locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited University.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Taken and passed the FE exam and working towards PE licensure is a plus.
• 0-5 years+ of structural design experience, water resource related experience a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant industry and federal agency design codes and standards preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and experience with structural analysis software, including linear FEA modeling.
• Knowledge of seismic design requirements from ASCE. Familiarity of seismic requirements from federal agency codes and requirements including USACE, USBR, and FERC is a plus.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and communicating the design intent of contract documents, plans and specifications.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently.
• Travel up to 20% of time is required to project sites and client locations

Responsibilities

• Establish project specific design criteria using various structural design codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Gather, review, and organize historical project information including drawings, design reports, and specifications.
• Preparation of Design Documentation Reports, Technical Memorandums and other technical reports, summarizing project criteria, historical information, design methodologies, technical recommendations and various other documentation.
• 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.

Skills

Structural design

FE exam

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Structural/Civil Eng

Master's in Structural Eng

Tools

CAD

FEA software

Job description

McMillen, Inc. in Boise, ID seeks a Structural Staff Engineer (EIT) to contribute to design and analysis for dams, hydroelectric facilities, bridges and other water resources projects. You will perform computations, generate drawings, and help prepare technical reports under licensed engineers.

This employee-owned firm values problem solvers, supports continuous learning, and offers opportunities for career growth while requiring travel up to 20% to project sites and client locations.