Designer I

divh2Designer I • Water Resources/h2pMcAdams 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./ph3Position Overview/h3pThe Designer I role supports technical and project managers in developing plans, reports, and calculations for public and private water and wastewater projects. Success in this role is defined by building core design skills and demonstrating reliability in plan preparation, hydraulic modeling, and CAD production. This role serves as the foundation for future growth into advanced technical roles and is vital in delivering quality driven, on time submittals. The role includes in-office and occasional field assignments to support data gathering and design implementation./ph3Key Responsibilities/h3ulliSupport the planning, assessment, and design for both new and existing water/wastewater infrastructure projects/liliBe familiar with the concepts and commonly used software for hydraulic modeling, capacity studies, and system flow analysis for water distribution and sewer collection systems/liliDevelop plans, specifications, sections, details, profiles, and technical drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent CAD software/liliGenerate quantity and cost estimates for water/wastewater infrastructure projects/liliSupport permitting and alternative analysis for treatment and conveyance projects/liliPrepare technical memoranda, reports, and submittal deliverables/liliAnalyze and manage engineering data including lab, field, and GIS data inputs/liliAssist with the preparation of engineering reports, basis of design narratives, and technical memoranda/liliParticipate in construction oversight and engineering services during construction phase/liliConduct site visits, pilot testing, and field assessments to support project needs/liliCoordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with EPA and local water quality permits/liliApply engineering principles to propose innovative design solutions and alternatives/liliSupport team collaboration and client coordination throughout project phases/li/ulh3Skills + Experience/h3ulliBachelors degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering with coursework in water/wastewater system design and hydraulics/liliEngineer in Training (EIT) or progressing toward FE/PE certification/liliHave a general understanding of the concepts related to water and wastewater treatment processes/liliProficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar 3D drafting software/liliExperience with hydraulic modeling software is preferred/liliFamiliarity with GIS systems/liliCompetency in engineering calculations (flow, pump curves, mass balance, energy use)/liliStrong verbal and technical writing skills (memos, reports)/liliAnalytical mindset, attention to detail, effective time management, and teamwork/li/ulh3Work Environment + Physical Demands/h3pThe 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./pulliWork will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions./liliWork will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion./liliMust have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time./liliMust be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally./liliAdditional physical duties may be required as necessary./li/ulpMcAdams 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, veterans status, or any other legally protected status. /p/div