Design a career and build your future... Because it matters! Structural Staff Engineer (EIT) McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Structural Staff Engineer (EIT) to join our team. This role encompasses structural engineering and design development for all types of McMillen projects, including dams and related hydraulic structures, fisheries facilities, bridges, penstocks, pump stations, hydroelectric facilities, and other water resource and civil infrastructure related projects. Who we are: 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, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of. We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States and Canada we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality. Responsibilities: Candidate will be expected to perform the following duties under the direction of a licensed engineer
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited University.
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
- 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.
- Strong communication, technical and analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a team
- Travel up to 20% of time is required to project sites and client locations
Physical and Emotional Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, finger or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation Package:
- Pay Range: $66,000 - $101,000 (DOE)
- Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, HSA, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.
EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position. No recruiters, please.
