Senior Project Engineer – Capital Improvement Projects

McAdams; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm in Raleigh, NC, seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead stormwater and site design projects with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with project managers and teams, manage schedules and budgets, mentor junior engineers, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering compliant reports and plans.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required.
• EI/EIT required; PE preferred.
• 7+ years of civil site design experience.
• Expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D is essential.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regs for land development, zoning, and permitting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and track schedules/budgets.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex engineering challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication; experience leading meetings and preparing reports.
• Mentoring junior staff and fostering teamwork.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and set expectations.

Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge to solve complex stormwater problems and deliver projects independently and seal reports.
• Strong technical knowledge of stormwater conveyance engineering and flood studies.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Technical Managers, and project team for successful delivery.
• Operate effectively under project timeframes to keep deliverables on schedule.
• Assist Project Manager with workload, deadlines, and resource scheduling.
• Maintain awareness of project financial performance and budgets.
• Assure quality on all projects and assist with design standards development.
• Train and mentor junior team members in technical development.
• Delegate tasks to production staff and review work for submittal readiness.
• Meet with clients and stakeholders to present stormwater engineering information clearly.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mentorship

Client relations

Stormwater engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

EI (EIT) license

PE license preferred

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

Senior Project Engineers serves as a leader, overseeing. This position emphasizes high-quality project deliverables, adherence to standards, and continuous improvement of engineering practices within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge and expertise to solve complex stormwater problems and deliver projects effectively and efficiently. Capable of completing assigned projects and tasks independently and sealing reports and plans.
• Possess strong technical knowledge of stormwater conveyance engineering (open and closed systems) and flood studies, with a strong foundational knowledge of pertinent regulations and general understanding of site design as it relates to McAdams projects.
• Coordinate internally with Project Managers, Technical Managers, and other project team members within the Company for successful project delivery. Attend coordination and project meetings; operate independently in this area as needed.
• Operate effectively under project timeframes to keep project deliverables on schedule.
• Assist Project Manager with operational management of team. Assure workload and deadlines are managed effectively and assist with overseeing resource scheduling, utilizing McAdams procedures and programs where appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of project financial performance and understand budget impacts.
• Assure quality on all projects performed by team, review engineering work completed by designers, sealing work completed under responsible charge, and assist with development of design standards.
• Train and mentor junior team members and promote their technical development.
• Delegate and administer tasks to production staff. Provide oversight and review of work needed to complete tasks for submittal.
• Meet with clients and other external project stakeholders as directed by Project Managers to provide stormwater engineering expertise. Deliver information in a manner appropriate for the audience in an understandable, effective manner.

Skills + Experience

• Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited program or related field required
• EI required; PE or on track to obtaining PE strongly preferred
• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in civil site design or related field required
• Demonstrated expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D is essential
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to land development, zoning, stormwater management, and permitting processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project demands. Experience in developing and tracking project schedules and budgets
• Exceptional analytical abilities to assess complex engineering challenges and develop effective, innovative solutions. Ability to anticipate project risks and proactively address them
• verbal and written communication skills for effectively coordinating with internal teams, clients, subconsultants, and regulatory bodies. Experience in leading meetings and preparing comprehensive reports is a plus
• Experience providing guidance, support, and mentorship to junior staff, fostering skill development and teamwork
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships by providing high-quality service, maintaining client satisfaction, and managing expectations
• High level of accuracy in preparing design documents, plans, and reports to meet company and client quality standards

Work Environment + Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

This position is located in Raleigh, NC.