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McAdams · 4 months ago

Designer I - Water Resources

Greenville, South 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 in developing plans and calculations for water and wastewater projects, focusing on building core design skills and reliability in plan preparation.

ArchitectureCivil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support the planning, assessment, and design for both new and existing water/wastewater infrastructure projects

Be familiar with the concepts and commonly used software (i.e., Bentley WaterGEMS or SewerGEMS) for hydraulic modeling, capacity studies, and system flow analysis for water distribution and sewer collection systems

Develop plans, specifications, sections, details, profiles, and technical drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent CAD software

Generate quantity and cost estimates for water/wastewater infrastructure projects

Support permitting and alternative analysis for treatment and conveyance projects

Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and submittal deliverables

Analyze and manage engineering data including lab, field, and GIS data inputs

Assist with the preparation of engineering reports, basis of design narratives, and technical memoranda

Participate in construction oversight and engineering services during construction phase

Conduct site visits, pilot testing, and field assessments to support project needs

Coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with EPA and local water quality permits

Apply engineering principles to propose innovative design solutions and alternatives

Support team collaboration and client coordination throughout project phases

Qualification

Hydraulic modelingAutoCAD Civil 3DEngineer in Training (EIT)Water/wastewater designAnalytical mindsetGIS familiarityTechnical writingTeamworkAttention to detailTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering with coursework in water/wastewater system design and hydraulics

Engineer in Training (EIT) or progressing toward FE/PE certification

Have a general understanding of the concepts related to water and wastewater treatment processes

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar 3D drafting software

Competency in engineering calculations (flow, pump curves, mass balance, energy use)

Strong verbal and technical writing skills (memos, reports)

Analytical mindset, attention to detail, effective time management, and teamwork

Preferred

Experience with hydraulic modeling software is preferred (e.g. Bentley WaterGEMS or SewerGEMS or system modeling tools)

Familiarity with GIS systems

Company

McAdams

McAdams is a civil engineering firm based in North Carolina.

Founded in 1979

Durham, North Carolina, USA

501-1000 employees

http://mcadamsco.com

H1B Sponsorship

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