Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Dams and Hydropower

McMillen, Inc.

$165K — $250K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or related field.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
  • Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in geotechnical engineering, specifically in dam removal or water resource management.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects.
  • Proficiency in environmental modeling software and engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain client relationships.
  • Identify and pursue project opportunities and prepare proposals.
  • Manage project deliverables and communication plans, while controlling project work.
  • Analyze field data and engineering reports to assess design criteria.
  • Supervise project reports, grant proposals, and stakeholder documentation.

Benefits

  • Full benefits program including health, vision, and life insurance.
  • Employer RRSP and TFSA with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
  • Opportunity for stock ownership.
  • Wellness reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Dams and Hydropower

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Dams and Hydropower with a strong technical background to help deliver exceptional service to our clients. The ideal candidate is a proven Seller-Doer and a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with 15+ years of experience in water resources and extensive experience analyzing and evaluating dam structures.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, manage, and maintain client relationships.
  • Identify project opportunities, actively pursue opportunities, and prepare proposals.
  • Manage projects by establishing project deliverables, developing the project team, manage changes to project scope, establish communication plans, and monitor and control project work.
  • Collection and analysis of field data, as-built plans and engineering reports to establish existing conditions and identify critical areas for design criteria.
  • Manage the scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of all project phases.
  • Supervise the preparation of project reports, grant proposals, and other documentation for stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or a related field.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
  • Eligibility and motivation to pursue US PE licensure is an asset.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, or a related field, with specific experience in dam removal or water resource management.
  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale environmental restoration projects.
  • Proficiency in environmental modeling software and engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS).
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public.
  • Strong communication, technical and analytical skills.
  • Travel to project sites may be required.
  • Flexible work schedule with both office and remote work options.
  • Regular, predictable attendance is required.
  • Ability to get along and work effectively with others.

Physical 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 frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, 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 25 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: $165,000 - $250,000 CAD; DOE
  • Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising of Basic Life, AD&D, Dependent Life, Extended Health Care, to include Vision Care, Health Care Spending Account, Employer RRSP and TFSA with employer matching contribution, 11 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.

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