Designs and builds water‑resource infrastructure including dams, hydropower, fisheries, and restoration projects.
Design and draft water resources projects using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, ACC.
14 days ago ago
$30 - $43
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Portland, OR
Office Full-Time
Company Size
201 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Energy
Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Aquatic Resource Conservation
Role
Description
civil projects
design support
delivery support
project participation
Assist on Civil projects.
Actively participate in projects by providing support through all phases of design and delivery process.
Requirements
autodesk vault
bim360
ms office
aa/as
2-5 years
civil
Proficient with setting up drawings for production plans.
Previous experience with Autodesk Vault is a plus.
2-5 years experience preferred as a multi-discipline designer.
Must have knowledge of Civil discipline.
Proficient with and use of drawing coordinate system.
Must be able to remain highly organized, and produce products at a fast pace, while maintaining high quality standards.
Technical or vocation program completion with focus in design and drafting; AA/AS preferred.
Proficient in creating and editing plan and profile, grading, corridors, and section views.
Preferred candidates will have worked on water treatment plants, pump stations, fish hatcheries, and hydropower facilities or similar projects.
Knowledge and working with pipe networks a plus.
Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Experience in water resources is a major plus.
Proficient with use of x-refs, data shortcuts and Sheetset Manager.
Proficient with BIM360 or Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
Must have good technical writing and professional communication skills.
Able to import surface data into drawings (ie, point, dem, and lidar files).
Ability to collaborate productively with multidisciplinary team members on a variety of concurrent projects.
Benefits
Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.
Pay Range: $30.87 hr. – $43.36 hr. (DOE)
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
$10M - $50M
Annual Revenue Range
Reflects steady, mid-market performance in engineering and construction.
80% Repeat Rate
Client Retention Rate
Indicates strong client trust across public agencies and utilities.
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the firm grew by merging environmental, engineering, and construction under one roof.
Their design-build projects focus on dams, hydropower & pumped storage, fish passage, water control, treatment, transport, and restoration.
typical projects include dam design & build, fisheries and aquaculture systems, infrastructure for water delivery, and dam removal and reclamation.
Structurally employee-owned, they maintain a hands-on culture—'calloused hands' from field crews to welders and engineers.
Outposts span the U.S. West—from Idaho to California, Washington, Colorado, and Texas—plus international work in France.
Uniquely, they pair in-house environmental expertise with self-performing construction, owning their own 'yellow iron' heavy equipment.
Culture + Values
100% Employee-Owned
Ownership Structure
The company is fully owned by its employees, fostering a strong sense of shared ownership and accountability.
80% Repeat Clients
Client Loyalty
80% of clients return for additional projects, reflecting high satisfaction and trust in the company's offerings.
Generous Time-Off Program
Employee Well-being
The company offers a comprehensive time-off program, emphasizing work-life balance and employee wellness.
Employee-owned, collaborative environment focused on delivering technical excellence, while having fun and genuinely enjoying what you do.
Smart, innovative thinkers who see every project as an opportunity.
The creators, the manic obsessives who know being the best is a journey, not the finish line.
Career growth supported by continued education and professional development.
Flexible work schedules, health & wellness reimbursements.
Community engagement through volunteering time and resources.
Environment + Sustainability
pre‑construction planning and BIM/pre‑fabrication reduce material waste and carbon footprint
industry‑leading BIM, procurement and pre‑fabrication efficiencies to lessen costs and environmental impact
first LEED Platinum certified project in California; expertise in new construction and retrofits targeting LEED standards