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McAdams · 1 hour ago

Project Engineer - Greenways / Active Transportation

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm, seeking a Project Engineer to join their expanding Active Transportation and Greenways practice. The role involves advancing projects through design and permitting while engaging with various departments to ensure seamless integration and community engagement.

ArchitectureCivil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work directly with Project Managers to advance projects from feasibility analysis, through design, permitting, and successful bidding

Participate in field reviews of projects to support alignment development, recommendations, and construction administration support

Support the design and produce contract documents, specifications and cost estimates that meet the requirements of clients as well as local and state governmental agencies for publicly bid projects

Design includes horizontal and vertical alignments, cross sections, grading, drainage, at-grade and grade-separated crossings, pavement markings, signage layout and traffic control as applicable

Serve as task manager for specific project tasks. May also serve as project manager for small projects as appropriate. Track and be cognizant of task and project budgets and project performance relative to budgets

Engage effectively with other departments (geomatics, water resources, landscape architecture) to facilitate seamless design integration. Attend coordination meetings to gather essential project details and maintain open communication with team members, making necessary plan adjustments as needed

Support public outreach and community/stakeholder engagement efforts

Manage work hours effectively with a proactive approach. Demonstrate a sense of urgency and efficiency to meet project deadlines without compromising quality

Actively participate in industry organizations

Qualification

Civil Engineering degreePE registrationTransportation design experienceCivil 3D expertiseMicroStation / Open Roads DesignerRegulatory knowledgeAnalytical abilitiesAccuracy in design documentsCommunication skillsMentorship experience

Required

Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering or related field required

PE registration with the ability to be licensed within multiple states through comity

Minimum of 4 years of experience in transportation design in the public or private sector

Demonstrated corridor modeling expertise in Civil 3D is essential. Experience with MicroStation / Open Roads Designer a plus

Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to permitting processes, particularly NACTO and AASHTO standards related to greenway and active transportation design

Proven ability to manage tasks on multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project demands

Exceptional analytical abilities to assess complex engineering challenges and develop effective, innovative solutions

Ability to anticipate project risks and proactively address them verbal and written communication skills for effectively coordinating with internal teams, clients, subconsultants, and regulatory bodies

Experience in leading meetings and preparing comprehensive reports is a plus

Experience providing guidance, support, and mentorship to junior staff, fostering skill development and teamwork

High level of accuracy in preparing design documents, plans, and reports to meet company and client quality standards

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

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