Geotechnical Project Engineering

Design a career and build your future... Geotechnical Project Engineer
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to join our team. This role involves supporting civil engineering and design development for a variety of McMillen projects, including dams, embankments, fish passage and screening facilities, fish hatcheries, and other water resources-related projects. The Geotechnical Project Engineer will work under the direction of project managers, applying a range of design engineering techniques and modeling methods, preparing reports, as well as performing geotechnical investigations, dam safety inspections, and construction monitoring services. 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 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. 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.
Specifically, preparing subcontractor agreements, soil and rock core logging, collecting disturbed and undisturbed samples for index and high-end laboratory testing, supervising in situ testing, and developing laboratory testing schedules to suit project-specific requirements and budgets
Perform geotechnical modeling and analysis using industry standard software including but not limited to Slide2, RS2, Settle3, LPILE, APILE, GROUP, etc.
Provide design recommendations for foundations, slopes, retaining walls, and embankments
Develop project-specific design criteria using relevant design codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements
Collect, review, and organize historical project data, including drawings, reports, and specifications
Prepare geotechnical data and design reports as well as provide geotechnical/geological contributions to design documentation reports for multidisciplinary projects
Communicate directly with multidisciplinary engineering teams to interpret geotechnical/geological conditions and their implications on design and construction.
Collaborate with Design Technology (drafting) staff to prepare and revise project drawings
Perform construction monitoring and quality assurance on active construction sites for projects including but not limited to subgrade reviews, pile installation, anchor testing, seepage cutoff wall construction, and geomembrane installation.
Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil Engineering required. A Master's degree would be considered an asset but is not required
Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience. Experience with executing subsurface geotechnical investigations for dam projects would be considered an asset
Proficiency in field logging, classification, in situ and laboratory testing of soil and rock using a variety of drilling and testing techniques
Proficiency in interpreting and communicating design intent from contract documents, plans, and specifications
Flexibility to travel up to 25% and adapt to changing schedules
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.
Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. 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.
EEO: 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.