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Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Dams and Hydropower
@ McMillen, Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
McMillen, Inc. is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for dams and hydropower, a role that leads client relationships, proposals and multidisciplinary project delivery. The position requires a licensed P.Eng with 15+ years of experience, including dam and water resource work. Flexible office and remote arrangements apply, with travel to project sites as needed and a salary of $165,000 to $250,000 CAD.
Pay:
$165,000–$250,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Manage client relationships and pursue project opportunities
- Prepare proposals and lead project scope, team and communications
- Collect and analyze field data, as-built plans and engineering reports
- Manage scheduling, budgeting and coordination of project phases
- Supervise project reports and stakeholder documentation
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical or related field
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
- Minimum 15 years of geotechnical or civil experience
- Experience with dam removal or water resource management
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, HEC-RAS and GIS
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 25 lb · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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McMillen, Inc.
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Design and build solutions for the world’s most unique water resource projects and beyond.
Full company description
Water is a powerful and precious resource that deserves responsible management. It is why, at McMillen, we take on our client’s projects as our own. We are the thinkers, creators, and calloused hands – the team – that willingly faces the toughest challenges, operates beyond average, and sees every project as an opportunity. Quality and safety are embedded in our culture—every design detail, every weld, every concrete pour, matters.
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- Other recorded names
- McMillen
- Specialties
- Engineering
- Environmental
- Construction
- Design-Build
- Water Resources
- Hydropower
- Pump Storage
- Dam Safety
- Dam Rehabilitation
- Gate Rehabilitation/Replacement
- Electrical and Fire Protection
- Life Safety
- Geotechnical
- Barrier and Dam Removal
- Restoration
- FERC Licensing Services
- Sustainability
- Infrastructure
- Fish Passage
- Hatchery
- Natural Resources
- Wildlife Crossing
- and Watershed
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Water is a powerful and precious resource that deserves responsible management. It is why, at McMillen, we take on our client’s projects as our own. We are the thinkers, creators, and calloused hands – the team – that willingly faces the toughest challenges, operates beyond average, and sees every project as an opportunity. Quality and safety are embedded in our culture—every design detail, every weld, every…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Boise, Idaho |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2004 |
| Specialties | EngineeringEnvironmentalConstructionDesign-BuildWater ResourcesHydropowerPump StorageDam SafetyDam RehabilitationGate Rehabilitation/Replacement |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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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.
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, Canada, Europe, and beyond, 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:
- 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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