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McAdams · 5 hours ago

Project Engineer - Stream Restoration

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

McAdams is a full-service land planning and civil engineering firm. The Project Engineer will be responsible for conducting geomorphic assessments, developing stream and wetland designs, and overseeing construction observation for stream restoration projects, while also mentoring less experienced staff.

ArchitectureCivil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Exhibits good communication and time management skills; completes tasks efficiently; and able to train less experienced staff in their Key Responsibilities

Efficiently use AutoCAD Civil 3D and have mastered available CAD tools and commands; correct application of design and CAD standards

Set up and manage AutoCAD and GIS basefiles with accurate representation and organization of existing and proposed data

Develop Civil 3D alignments, profiles, corridors, surfaces and grading tools efficiently and correctly

Independently layout Erosion Control measures and develop plans per local and State standards efficiently and with minimal revisions required

Develop design and layout of stream restoration designs including grade control structures, bank protection measures, planting zones, etc. efficiently

Produce plan sets (in AutoCAD) per jurisdiction and project purpose using Sheet Set Manager efficiently and with minimal revisions required

Produce detail sheets and project notes per Local/State/Federal Standards efficiently and with minimal revisions required

Produce set of plans including all necessary notes and construction sequences per company and local standards, and general understanding of project specifications efficiently and with minimal revisions required

Review work and provide redline plans and design revisions consistent with team quality control expectations

Use Rivermorph software or equivalent design spreadsheets to develop dimensionless design parameters efficiently

Use ArcGISPro for exhibit development; geoprocessing various datasets; transfer shapefile data accurately both internally and externally

Produce hydrologic calculations using SCS Curve Number Method or other relevant methodologies for use in design and analysis of water resource projects

Produce technical memos and mitigation plans with minimal comments and redlines

Ability to perform riverine flood analysis, FEMA map revisions, and demonstrate proficiency with HEC-RAS

Identify potential utility conflicts and impacts to proposed design and adjust design appropriately

Produce earthwork calculations and adjust grading as necessary to meet project goals efficiently and with minimal revisions required

Be willing and able to lead field work as necessary for geofluvial data collection, construction observation, and monitoring activities

Qualification

AutoCAD Civil 3DArcGIS ProStream restorationHydrologic calculationsTechnical writingCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

3-6 years of experience in stream restoration or related water resources experience

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Pro

Experience with technical writing

Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Possess strong organizational skills with an attention to detail