Water Resources Structural Project Engineer – Employee-Owned

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

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters.

Our people thrive on solving complex challenges and pushing boundaries, while continually learning and refining their craft. We are seeking a Structural Project Engineer with 5–10 years of experience focused on water resource-related work, including fisheries, hydropower, dams, flood control, and other civil

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 FEA modeling software for linear and nonlinear analysis (ABAQUS or ANSYS/LS-DYNA).
• Demonstrated expertise in seismic loads analysis methods (coefficients, response spectrum, time history).
• Proficient with ASCE7, ACI 318/350, AISC 360/341; familiarity with FERC, USACE, USBR.
• Strong communication, technical and analytical skills.
• Travel up to 15% of time to project sites and client locations.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Design Documentation Reports, Technical Memorandums and other technical reports, summarizing project criteria and design methodologies.
• 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 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 and present results to clients.
• 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 analysis

FEA modeling

Seismic analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS

CAD software

Job description

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters.

Our people thrive on solving complex challenges and pushing boundaries, while continually learning and refining their craft. We are seeking a Structural Project Engineer with 5–10 years of experience focused on water resource-related work, including fisheries, hydropower, dams, flood control, and other civil