Senior Structural Managing Engineer

Senior Structural Managing Engineer

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Managing Engineer with a strong technical background to help deliver exceptional service to our clients.

As an employee‑owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. We support continuous learning, cutting‑edge technology, and a balanced work‑life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. We focus on dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets, with staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results‑driven outcomes.

• Develop, manage, and maintain client relationships and actively participate in professional service organizations.
• Identify project opportunities, pursue them, and prepare proposals.
• Conduct kickoff meetings with key stakeholders to announce project start and review plans.
• Identify high‑level risks, assumptions, and constraints and document them.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and cost using appropriate verification techniques.
• Set expectations in accordance with the Project Plan to align stakeholders and team.
• Effectively manage multi‑discipline teams for water resources projects.
• Measure project performance, monitor progress, identify variances, perform corrective actions, and communicate to stakeholders.
• Execute tasks defined in the project plan to achieve project goals.
• Define roles and responsibilities to create a project organization structure and communication plan.
• Implement approved actions to mitigate project risk events.
• Improve team performance through building cohesiveness, leading, mentoring, and training.
• Evaluate and design water infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities and distribution/conveyance facilities.
• Develop detailed designs, plans, and specifications for infrastructure projects such as pipeline storage and pump station design for storm drain, recycled water, and wastewater collection systems.
• Prepare or oversee preparation of planning reports, plans and specifications, and cost estimates for water, recycled water, and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manage planning, design and construction support services for water, recycled water, and wastewater infrastructure projects (Design Project Manager).
• Design storm water management systems for water quality and quantity control.
• Prepare drainage, soil erosion and sediment control, utility relocation, right‑of‑way, staging and construction plans, specifications and engineering estimates for water resources and transportation projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 18+ years of experience in civil and/or hydraulic engineering.
• Professional Engineering registration required, California PE strongly preferred.
• Experience with water resource infrastructure including fishery projects, water conveyance, storm water networks, heavy grading, water treatment, wastewater treatment and pump stations.
• Familiarity with Federal Agency codes and requirements (FERC, USACE, US ).
• Regular, predictable attendance required.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

• Pay Range: $154,000 – $230,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: Full benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, HSA, 401(k) with match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

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.