NCDOT Roadway Design Lead

McAdams; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Team-first culture

Exposure to high-impact projects

Job summary

McAdams in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a NCDOT Roadway Design Lead to oversee and grow their design team focused on North Carolina transportation projects. This role involves close collaboration with NCDOT and requires strong leadership skills and a solid background in civil engineering.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree and at least 10 years of experience in transportation design. Successful candidates will shape the future of the transportation practice while ensuring quality and compliance with NCDOT standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transportation design for NCDOT.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Deep understanding of NCDOT processes and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead, grow, and mentor a team of project managers and engineers.
• Drive business development efforts focused on NCDOT.
• Develop internal processes aligned with NCDOT standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

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.

Lead + Grow McAdams' NCDOT Design Team

At McAdams, we invest in growth-minded leaders who are eager to build, innovate, and elevate those around them. As the NCDOT Roadway Design Lead, you will shape the future of the Roadway and Hydraulic Design practice and be responsible for growing and leading a design team, securing and performing work for NCDOT through existing and future limited services contracts, and developing internal processes and procedures aligned with NCDOT standards and requirements.

Success in this role requires a leader with a history of winning and performing design work for NCDOT and close relationships with NCDOT personnel and other North Carolina based consulting firms. You will define and execute a vision for an NCDOT-focused roadway and hydraulic design practice while collaborating across a growing transportation team to build a practice positioned for long‑term impact.

Benefits

• Opportunities to shape strategy and grow a practice
• Exposure to high-impact projects within the NC Transportation Industry
• A united, team‑first culture
• A platform for long‑term career growth and leadership development

What You Will Do

• Lead, grow, and mentor a team of project managers, engineers, designers, and CAD technicians
• Drive business development efforts focused on NCDOT, including leading pursuits and developing proposal materials
• Secure work through McAdams' existing limited services contracts with NCDOT where McAdams is the prime contractor including Eastern Divisions, Western Divisions, Feasibility Studies, Hydraulics Support Services, and Roadside Aesthetics, in addition to multiple contracts where McAdams is a subconsultant
• Build and expand a transportation practice within a growing, dynamic team
• Develop internal processes and procedures aligned with NCDOT standards and project delivery requirements
• Coordinate with internal service lines (e.g., structures, geomatics, water resources) and manage subconsultants to successfully win and deliver projects
• Ensure a consistent focus on quality, accuracy, and completeness across all project deliverables

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) required10+ years of experience in transportation design for NCDOT
• Proven success winning and delivering work for NCDOT units, including Feasibility Studies, Divisions, and Project Management
• Deep understanding of NCDOT processes, procedures, Project Delivery Network and procurement methodologies
• Familiarity with relevant design standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, etc.) and software tools including Bentley OpenRoads Designer
• Established relationships with North Carolina consulting firms to support teaming opportunities
• Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑growing 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 be primarily working 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

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.