Structural Project Engineer

McMillen, Inc.

• $96K — $187K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited University.
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in Structural Engineering, especially with water resources.
  • P.E. or P.Eng. licensure is a plus.
  • Experience in water resource infrastructure projects (e.g., fisheries, hydropower, dams).
  • Proficiency in FEA modeling software (ABAQUS, ANSYS/LS DYNA is a plus).
  • Strong understanding of seismic load analysis and structural design standards (ASCE7, ACI 318, etc.).

Responsibilities

  • Prepare technical reports including Design Documentation Reports and Technical Memorandums.
  • Evaluate and apply advanced structural design techniques and criteria.
  • Perform structural computations and analysis with design software and manual methods.
  • Create project details and drawings using CAD software or hand drafting.
  • Assist in preparing project manuals and technical specifications.
  • Conduct construction services including submittal reviews and on-site inspections.
  • Develop FEA models and present analysis results to clients clearly.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance offerings.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays.
  • Opportunity for stock ownership in the company.
  • Wellness reimbursement program.
Full Job Description
Structural Project Engineer

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a StructuralProject Engineer with 5-10 years of experience focused on water resource-related work. The candidate will work in a variety of projects in fields including but not limited to fisheries, fish passage, hydropower, dams, flood control, pump stations, and other civil infrastructure related projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of Design Documentation Reports, Technical Memorandums and other technical reports, summarizing project criteria, historical information, design methodologies, technical recommendations and various other documentation.
  • 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 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.
  • Develop FEA models and perform linear and non-linear analysis, using available software. Be comfortable presenting analysis results to clients in a manner that is easy to understand.
  • 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.

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.
  • Demonstrated 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 non-linear structural analysis. Experience with ABAQUS or ANSYS/LS DYNA is plus.
  • Demonstrated expertise in application of seismic loads analysis, including coefficient methods, response spectrum analysis methods and time history analysis methods.
  • Proficient knowledge of various structural design standards including: ASCE7, ACI 318 and 350, AISC 360 and 341 among others
  • Familiarity with Federal Agency codes and requirements, including FERC, USACE, USBR
  • Strong communication, technical and analytical skills
  • Travel up to 15% 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: $96,000 - $187,000 (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.

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