Water Resources Structural Engineer – Dams & Fisheries

McMillen Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

EAP

HSA

401(k) match

Holidays

PTO

Stock ownership

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Structural Project Engineer with 5–10 years of experience focused on water resource projects such as fisheries, hydropower, dams, and flood control. You will work on diverse civil infrastructure projects across the U.S.

and Canada, applying seismic and FEA methods and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The role involves design documentation, on-site support during construction, and mentoring junior 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.
• Experience with water resource infrastructure including fishery projects, hydropower, dams, water conveyance.
• Experience with FEA modeling software ABAQUS or ANSYS/LS DYNA is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in seismic loads analysis using coefficient methods, response spectrum, and time history.
• Proficient knowledge of ASCE7, ACI 318/350, AISC 360/341.
• Familiarity with FERC, USACE, USBR codes.
• Strong communication, technical and analytical skills.
• 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.
• Evaluate, select and apply advanced structural design techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Perform structural computations and analysis, by hand calculations and using available design software.
• Develop project details and drawings by hand drafting or CAD software.
• Edit project specific technical specifications and assist with the Project Manual.
• Perform services during construction, including submittal review and on-site inspections.
• Develop FEA models and perform linear and non-linear analysis, and present results to clients.
• Evaluate and manage planning, design and construction support services for projects.
• Collection and analysis of field data and existing condition assessments.
• Provide mentorship to other engineering staff.

Skills

Structural design

Seismic analysis

FEA modeling

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS/LS-DYNA

CAD software

Job description

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Structural Project Engineer with 5–10 years of experience focused on water resource projects such as fisheries, hydropower, dams, and flood control. You will work on diverse civil infrastructure projects across the U.S.

and Canada, applying seismic and FEA methods and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The role involves design documentation, on-site support during construction, and mentoring junior staff.