Apply on Employer Site

McAdams · 20 hours ago

Designer I - Water Resources

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm. The Designer I role supports Technical and Project Managers with preparing plans, studies, and reports for public and private sector projects, ensuring thorough and accurate designs and studies meet project objectives.

ArchitectureCivil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Apply understanding of basic hydrology: use of GIS, USGS, FIRM and Soil Maps

Delineate drainage areas and use AutoCAD to develop drainage area maps; Delineate land-use conditions and develop pre- and post-development hydrologic calculations

Read and understand land use ordinances, specifically buffer regulations, flood protection requirements, and peak flow control rules, to apply them as necessary

Know how to find and apply local, state, McAdams and client design requirements

Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and be familiar with available CAD tools and commands; standalone software; GIS; correct application of design and CAD standards

Exhibit good communication and time management skills, complete tasks efficiently

Assist with development of storm drainage calculations using McAdams approved software and prepare construction documents as required

Assist with channel design using state E&S manual and McAdams approved software as required

Assist with layout of Erosion Control devices and develop plans per local and State standards

Assist with design and layout of stormwater management facilities and assist with development of plans per local and State standards

Assist with preparation of nutrient management calculations

Demonstrate basic understanding of riverine flood analysis, FEMA map revisions, and experience with HEC-RAS

Perform Conflicts Assessments – Identify potential utility conflicts and impacts to proposed design

Use understanding of basic grading concepts

Assemble detail sheets (AutoCAD) per jurisdiction – Local/State/Federal Standards

Assemble set of plans including all necessary notes and construction sequences per company and local standards, and general understanding of project specifications

Adjust redline plans and designs according to feedback

Qualification

AutoCAD Civil 3DGISHydrologic calculationsHEC-RASErosion Control designBasic grading conceptsFEMA map revisionsConstruction documentsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Four-year bachelor's degree (B.S.)

EI or on path to certification