McMillen Appointed Kenny Dosanjh as Dams Market Lead

The Boise-based company named the veteran engineer to oversee its water infrastructure and market development.

Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in People

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McMillen has appointed Kenwarjit Dosanjh as its new vice president and dams market lead. Dosanjh will guide the company's client engagement and the expansion of its dams services.

Why it matters

The appointment bolsters the engineering firm's expertise in critical water infrastructure as demand for specialized inspection and development grows. Dosanjh will use his background as an independent consultant to drive strategy in the sector.

Dosanjh brings more than 20 years of experience, including 3,000 hours of technical climbing inspections. He has successfully inspected more than 1,000 hydraulic structures throughout his career.

The players

McMillen

McMillen is a Boise-based firm that specializes in infrastructure design, construction, and engineering services.

Kenny Dosanjh

Kenny Dosanjh is a veteran engineer and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission-approved consultant with expertise in hydraulic structures.

The details

Dosanjh is a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission-approved independent consultant with extensive experience in dams and levees. He will focus on expanding McMillen's reach in the dams market while managing client development from the company's Boise headquarters.

Timeline

  1. September 22, 2026: The company officially announced the leadership appointment.

Market Landscape

Engineering firms are increasingly prioritizing specialized personnel to navigate complex federal regulatory frameworks for infrastructure safety. By hiring a recognized consultant, McMillen positions itself to capture more market share in the growing sector of dam maintenance and modernization.

The firm's focus on expanding its services could lead to faster turnaround times for clients needing critical safety assessments of hydraulic infrastructure. Local and regional infrastructure projects may see increased competitive bidding as a result of this expanded service capacity.

The takeaway

The move underscores the critical need for specialized engineering talent in maintaining aging water structures across the continent. Investors and project managers should monitor how this leadership change affects the firm's portfolio of dam service contracts.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by International Water Power.