Senior Project Engineer - Structural

Position Overview

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Structural with 8-12 years of experience focused on water resource-related work. In this role, you will work on diverse projects including fisheries, fish passage, hydropower, dams, flood control, pump stations, and other civil infrastructure initiatives. As part of an employee-owned firm that designs and builds innovative water resource solutions, you will help shape the future of water resource management while mentoring junior staff and advancing cutting-edge analysis techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select and apply advanced structural design techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Develop FEA models and perform linear and non-linear analysis using available software; present analysis results to clients clearly.
• Manage projects by establishing deliverables, developing project teams, handling scope changes, setting communication plans, and monitoring project work.
• Evaluate and manage planning, design, and construction support services for projects.
• Collect and analyze field data, as-built plans, and engineering reports to establish existing conditions and identify critical design areas.
• Provide mentorship to other engineering staff.
• Travel up to 15% of the time to project sites and client locations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience as a Structural Engineer; Project Management experience is preferred.
• PE & SE Required; California PE and NCEES registration strongly preferred.
• Proven experience with water resource infrastructure, including fisheries-related projects, hydropower, dams, water conveyance, storm water networks, heavy grading, water treatment, spillways, and pump stations.
• Experience with advanced FEA modeling for both linear and non-linear structural analysis using software such as ABAQUS or ANSYS/LS DYNA.
• Expertise in seismic load analysis including coefficient methods, response spectrum, and time history analysis methods.
• Proficient knowledge of structural design standards such as ASCE7, ACI 318 and 350, AISC 360 and 341, among others.
• Familiarity with federal agency codes and requirements including FERC, USACE, and USBR.
• Strong communication, technical, and analytical skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Pay Range: $108,359 – $179,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: Full Benefits Program including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) with match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.