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Mcmillen

Water Quality Lead

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Mcmillen
Designs and builds water‑resource infrastructure including dams, hydropower, fisheries, and restoration projects.
Lead water quality projects, supervise teams, ensure regulatory compliance
2d ago
$143,846 - $209,199
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sacramento, CA
Hybrid
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
What you would be doing
team leadership
technical documentation
water modeling
data management
analytical review
incident response
  • Lead and supervise teams conducting water quality investigations, laboratory research, and regulatory impact analyses.
  • Oversee the preparation and review of technical documentation, study plans, and water quality reports.
  • Contribute to relicensing documentation, environmental reports, and compliance deliverables.
  • Support water quality modeling, data management, and interpretation to guide project decisions.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff and technical specialists.
  • Implement and maintain management policies, quality assurance protocols, and operating practices.
  • Review and interpret analytical results from bacteriological and chemical analyses to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to all applicable federal and state environmental regulations.
  • Manage the response to water quality issues, including incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to advance project objectives.
What you bring
8+ years
pe license
project management
water modeling
environmental science
communication
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience, including supervisory or project management roles.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related technical discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Water Resources, or related field preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong technical and analytical abilities.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as needed and perform occasional fieldwork in varying weather conditions.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated expertise in water quality modeling and regulatory documentation management.
Benefits
  • Flexible work schedule with both office and remote work options.
  • Pay Range: $143,846 - $209,199
  • Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 Paid Holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for Stock Ownership and Wellness Reimbursement.
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
Information not given or found
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
Inclusion & Diversity
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