Water Resources Designer II

mcadams; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McAdams is seeking a Designer II in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on design and production of construction plan sets, applying hydrology, hydraulics, and GIS tools to deliver accurate plans and specifications.

You’ll mentor junior staff and contribute to timely submittals while advancing design independence. Applicants should have 2–5 years of water resources or civil engineering experience, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, and H&H modeling, and a bachelor’s degree in a related

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Continual learning to deepen understanding beyond Designer I level.
• Collaborate with project team to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Respond to plan reviewers in a timely manner and initiate follow-up.
• Research and navigate design requirements for new sites.
• Produce hydrologic calculations using SCS Curve Number, Rational Method, etc.
• Produce hydraulic calculations for storm drainage plans and design.
• Produce hydrograph routing and flood studies using approved software.
• Prepare grading, hydrology data, and construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Use ArcGIS Pro for hydrology calculations and figures.
• Develop erosion control plans and stormwater measures per standards.
• Complete field work for data collection and as-built certifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS Pro

H&H modeling software

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

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 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

• Continual learning and improvement to yield an in-depth understanding beyond that of a Designer I.
• 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.
• Apply understanding of design regulations, development ordinances, and jurisdictional requirements and be able to research and navigate design requirements for new sites.
• Produce hydrologic calculations using SCS Curve Number Method, Rational Method, and other relevant methodologies for use in design and analysis of water resources projects.
• 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).
• Produce hydraulic calculations for design of spillways, detention facilities, and other systems requiring hydrograph routing using approved software (HEC-HMS, PondPack, etc.).
• Produce flood studies using HEC-RAS meeting standards for FEMA or local jurisdictions submittals.
• Apply a firm understanding of riverine floodplain and floodway concepts as required.
• Prepare grading, hydrology data, and construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare engineering calculation reports.
• Use ArcGIS Pro for producing hydrology calculations as well as production of figures and exhibits.
• Design and layout erosion control devices and develop erosion control plans per local and State standards.
• Design and layout stormwater control measures per local and State standards.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of stormwater design as it impacts site/design components
• Earth Works - Produce Earthwork calculations and adjust grading
• Complete field work as necessary for data collection and as-built certifications.

Skills + Experience

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

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 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.

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