Designer II - Water Resources

McAdams; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Designer II to join their dynamic team in Charlotte, NC. This pivotal role involves designing and producing construction plans for water resources projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience and a strong grasp of hydrologic and hydraulic methodologies. Join a firm that values innovative design and collaborative teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact project success and community development. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment while working on meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in water resources or civil engineering.
• Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic methodologies.
• Experience mentoring junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce construction plan sets for water resources.
• Communicate effectively with project teams for successful project delivery.
• Conduct hydrologic calculations and prepare storm drainage plans.

Skills

Water Resources Engineering

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS Pro

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

PCSWMM

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Tools

StormCAD

SCS Curve Number Method

Rational Method

Job description

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

Position Overview

The Designer II position is a key role responsible for the design and production of construction plan sets. Establishes design criteria, performs necessary engineering calculations for design or complete systems with minimum supervision. Proficiently applies knowledge of design concepts, governmental and municipal regulations, hydrologic and hydraulic methodologies and modeling software, CAD tools, GIS applications, plan preparation, surveying principles, and construction techniques. Serves as a mentor to others in design development and in preparing the technical portion of project specifications. Success is delivering high-quality work with increasing independence and autonomy, defined by reduced revisions from technical manager reviews. A pivotal team contributor to the overall project team goal of completing timely designs and submittal packages for project approvals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Continual learning and improvement to yield an in-depth understanding beyond that of a Designer I.
2. Effectively communicate and collaborate with the project team to ensure successful delivery of projects. Respond to plan reviewers in a timely manner and initiate follow-up when necessary.
3. Apply understanding of design regulations, development ordinances, and jurisdictional requirements and be able to research and navigate design requirements for new sites.
4. Produce hydrologic calculations using SCS Curve Number Method, Rational Method, and other relevant methodologies for use in design and analysis of water resources projects.
5. Produce hydraulic calculations for design of storm conveyances with approved software (StormCAD, PCSWMM, etc.) and prepare storm drainage plans to include storm sewer piping, open channel design, culvert design, and inlet flow calculations (spread calcs).
6. Produce hydraulic calculations for design of spillways, detention facilities, and other systems requiring hydrograph routing using approved software (HEC-HMS, PondPack, etc.).
7. Produce flood studies using HEC-RAS meeting standards for FEMA or local jurisdictions' submittals.
8. Apply a firm understanding of riverine floodplain and floodway concepts as required.
9. Prepare grading, hydrology data, and construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
10. Prepare engineering calculation reports. Use ArcGIS Pro for producing hydrology calculations as well as production of figures and exhibits.
11. Design and layout erosion control devices and develop erosion control plans per local and State standards.
12. Design and layout stormwater control measures per local and State standards.
13. Develop comprehensive understanding of stormwater design as it impacts site/design components.
14. Earth Works – Produce Earthwork calculations and adjust grading.
15. Complete field work as necessary for data collection and as-built certifications.

Skills + Experience

1. 2 to 5 years of experience with water resources or civil engineering.
2. Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, H&H modeling software (such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, etc.).
3. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
4. EI certification on path to PE license preferred.
5. Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.

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.

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or [e-mail].

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Civil Engineering

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