Water Resources Structural Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Wellness reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision benefits

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions for water resources with a focus on dams, hydropower, fisheries and infrastructure across the U.S. and Canada.

We seek a Structural Project Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to join our employee‑owned firm and deliver technically precise solutions that meet client goals. The role involves developing design documents, performing structural analyses, and preparing project manuals while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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 related projects, hydropower, dams, water conveyance, storm water networks, heavy grading, water treatment, spillways, and pump stations
• Experience with EFA modeling software for linear and non-linear structural analysis (ABAQUS; ANSYS/LS-DYNA).
• Demonstrated expertise in seismic loads analysis (coefficient methods, response spectrum, time history).
• Familiar with ASCE7, ACI 318/350, AISC 360/341, and related codes.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design documentation reports and technical memos summarizing project criteria and methods.
• Evaluate, select and apply advanced structural design techniques.
• Perform structural computations by hand and with software following current design codes.
• Develop project drawings by hand drafting or CAD software.
• Edit project specifications and assist with the Project Manual.
• Support construction phase services, including submittals and on-site inspections.
• Develop FEA models and present results to clients.
• Manage planning, design and construction support for projects.
• Collect field data and as-built plans to assess existing conditions.
• Provide mentorship to other engineering staff.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

P.E./P.Eng. licensure preferred

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS/LS-DYNA

CAD software

Job description

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions for water resources with a focus on dams, hydropower, fisheries and infrastructure across the U.S. and Canada.

We seek a Structural Project Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to join our employee‑owned firm and deliver technically precise solutions that meet client goals. The role involves developing design documents, performing structural analyses, and preparing project manuals while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.