Water Resources Designer II: Hydrology & Floodplain

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 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