McMillen-posted 2 months ago
$109,000 - $160,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Portland, OR
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Senior Project Engineer - Civil with 15-20 years of experience focused in water resource-related work. The role involves working collaboratively with engineers, geologists, and scientists to solve project challenges, supporting dam safety engineering, and managing multi-discipline teams for hydroelectric and dam projects. The position requires a strong commitment to safety, effective communication, and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

  • Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines for planning and executing work in a safe manner
  • Work in conjunction with engineers, geologists, and scientists to solve project challenges, performing design calculations as required
  • Support dam safety engineering, by supporting the multi-disciplinary needs of the dam safety programs
  • Multi-task across various disciplines and locations in support of dam and other hydroelectric specific project work
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with a variety of subject-matter experts and project contributors in a collaborative team environment
  • Assist with feasibility studies by conducting research to assess challenges and develop solutions
  • Conduct field inspections; observe and participate in field exploration and testing programs; and perform site characterizations and evaluate geotechnical hazards
  • Assist in the selection of criteria for planning, design, and construction of dams, tunnels, foundations, slopes, and earth-retaining structures
  • Assess subsurface conditions, including soil and rock properties and geomechanical conditions, including review and interpretation of field maps, field logs, test data, and other field documentation
  • Conduct numerical analysis using programs such as DIPS, UNWEDGE, SWEDGE, UDEC, Phase2, Rocscience SLIDE
  • Prepare technical reports including geotechnical data reports, geotechnical baseline reports, field reports, technical memoranda, computation packages, feasibility reports, design and evaluation reports, construction drawings, and specifications
  • General knowledge of seismic analyses
  • Provide field engineering support for projects during construction
  • Participate in professional development and training activities
  • Manage projects including client expectations and project scope, schedule, and budgets
  • Project and Task Management effectively manage multi-discipline teams for hydroelectric and dam projects
  • Mentor more junior engineers in a respectful and collaborative manner that promotes positive team spirit
  • BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited university required (MS with a civil focus preferred)
  • Professional Engineer registration required
  • 10+ years of experience related to geotechnical analysis and design and/or dam safety engineering
  • Skill in reading, interpreting and communicating contract documents, plans and specifications
  • Knowledge of FERC Guidelines preferred
  • Knowledge of the application of engineering and construction related to dam and hydro infrastructure
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to convey technical information through written and verbal communication (English)
  • Project management experience
  • Ability to work in a team environment, work independently and be self-motivated
  • Willing to travel up to 25%
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Knowledge of FERC Guidelines preferred
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) with match
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Opportunity for stock ownership
  • Wellness reimbursement
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