Water Resources Designer II

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. The Designer II position is a key role responsible for the design and production of construction plan sets, establishing design criteria, performing necessary engineering calculations, and serving as a mentor to others in design development and technical specifications.

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; research and navigate design requirements for new sites.
• Produce hydrologic calculations using SCS Curve Number Method, Rational Method, and other relevant methodologies for water resources projects.
• Produce hydraulic calculations for design of storm conveyances using approved software (StormCAD, PCSWMM, etc.) and prepare storm drainage plans, including 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 jurisdiction 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 a comprehensive understanding of stormwater design as it impacts site/design components.
• Produce Earthwork calculations and adjust grading.
• Complete field work as necessary for data collection and as-built certifications.

Requirements

• 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 exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work will primarily involve use of 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.