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McAdams · 3 days ago

Designer II - Water Resources

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm. The Designer II position is responsible for the design and production of construction plan sets, establishing design criteria, performing engineering calculations, and mentoring others in design development.

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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

Qualification

Hydrologic calculationsHydraulic calculationsAutoCAD Civil 3DArcGIS ProH&H modeling softwareCivil Engineering degreeEI certificationCommunicationCritical thinkingProblem-solving

Required

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
Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field

Preferred

EI certification on path to PE license

Company

McAdams

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McAdams is a civil engineering firm based in North Carolina.

H1B Sponsorship

McAdams has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (2)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Mike Munn
President & CEO
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Marc LeBlanc
Chief Technology Officer
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