Structural Staff Engineer (EIT) — Water Resources & Dams

McMillen, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Structural Staff Engineer (EIT) to join our team and contribute to structural engineering and design development for a variety of McMillen projects, including dams and hydraulic structures, fisheries facilities, bridges, penstocks, pump stations, and hydroelectric facilities.

As an employee-owned firm focused on water resources, we emphasize continuous learning and solution-oriented work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 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.

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

Civil engineering

PE licensure

Structural analysis software

Seismic design

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

BSc in Structural/Civil Eng

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Structural Staff Engineer (EIT) to join our team and contribute to structural engineering and design development for a variety of McMillen projects, including dams and hydraulic structures, fisheries facilities, bridges, penstocks, pump stations, and hydroelectric facilities.

As an employee-owned firm focused on water resources, we emphasize continuous learning and solution-oriented work.