Designer II

McAdams; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McAdams in Orlando, FL seeks a Designer II to support the team with accurate plans in a fast-paced environment. You may lead design tasks on some projects and coordinate with others to ensure high-quality plan production.

Responsibilities include drafting per McAdams standards, creating sheet packages, and developing site layouts, utilities, grading, and 3D surface models using Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in civil engineering or related field.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• EI on path to PE preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn, apply, and uphold McAdams' CAD and design standards for plan production.
• Set up sheet packages for construction drawings and maintain documentation.
• Compile plan sheets with notes, sequences, and technical specs.
• Collaborate on conceptual designs and develop detailed site layouts.
• Contribute to preliminary and final utility layouts including water and sewer.
• Create preliminary and final grading plans and 3D surface models.
• Use Civil 3D to create alignments, profiles, surfaces, and pipe networks.
• Support storm drainage and erosion control design per requirements.
• Coordinate tasks with internal project teams for integrated delivery.
• Address comments from regulatory agencies and plan forward with PM.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview

A Designer II (DII) will work as an integral part of a team to produce plans with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. A DII will primarily work in a support role to assist the team with individual design elements of the project. For some projects, the DII may be the primary or lead designer, responsible for completing and/or coordinating most of the design tasks with support from others.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn, apply, and uphold McAdams' CAD and design standards to ensure consistency and quality in plan production
• Set up comprehensive sheet packages for construction drawing plan sets, accurately incorporate internal and external redlines, and maintain precise documentation
• Compile detailed plan sheets, including standard notes, construction sequences, and relevant technical specifications to support project completeness
• Collaborate on conceptual designs and develop detailed site layout plans using due diligence documents to guide design accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Contribute to the development of both preliminary and final utility layouts, focusing on efficient water distribution and sanitary sewer infrastructure
• Assist in the creation of preliminary and final grading plans, generate 3D surface models, and conduct thorough earthwork volume analysis to ensure cost-effective project execution
• Utilize Civil 3D software proficiently to create and modify complex alignments, profiles, surfaces, and comprehensive pipe network designs
• Support storm drainage system planning and sediment/erosion control design efforts to align with environmental and project-specific requirements
• Act as a liaison by effectively communicating and coordinating tasks with various internal project teams to foster integrated project delivery
• Coordinate with regulatory review agencies to quickly and efficiently address comments following a review cycle. Review and triage comments with the project manager and establish a path forward
• Work collaboratively with the project team, following company standards from initial concept design through construction administration to achieve successful project outcomes
• Actively participate in team discussions, share insights, and contribute to a collaborative work environment that enhances the overall McAdams experience and promotes professional growth across departments

Skills + Experience

• Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field required
• 1 - 3 years of experience in civil engineering or related field required
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
• EI on path to PE preferred
• Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and contribute to creative solutions for design challenges
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment + Physical Demands

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work will primarily involve manual operations with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

Location

This position is located at our Orlando, FL office.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.