Senior Project Engineer - Capital Improvement Projects

About the role

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. This position emphasizes high-quality project deliverables, adherence to standards, and continuous improvement of engineering practices within the company.

Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge and expertise to solve complex stormwater problems and deliver projects effectively and efficiently.
• Complete assigned projects and tasks independently and seal reports and plans.
• Apply 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, ensuring workload and deadlines are managed effectively, and oversee resource scheduling using McAdams procedures and programs.
• Maintain awareness of project financial performance and understand budget impacts.
• Assure quality on all projects performed by team, review engineering work completed by designers, seal 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, providing oversight and review of work needed for submittal.
• Meet with clients and other external project stakeholders as directed by Project Managers to provide stormwater engineering expertise, delivering information in an understandable and effective manner.

Requirements

• Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited program or related field required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EI) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward obtaining PE strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in civil site design or related field.
• 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, including anticipating project risks and addressing them proactively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, clients, subconsultants, and regulatory bodies; experience 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 exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work involves frequent use of fingers for 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.