McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina and Texas. We seek a partnership with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what makes McAdams different. We bring "experiences" to the forefront of everything we do and to do that takes special people.
Position Our Water Resources Group is currently in search of experienced designers with 3-5 years of storm drainage design experience to work closely with the McAdams team and the City of Charlotte Storm Water Services in support of capital improvement projects. This work will involve the design and analysis of existing storm drainage networks, the development of viable design solutions, and assistance through project closeout. This opportunity provides a unique opportunity for those candidates eager to pursue project management as they will get an opportunity to work closely with City staff during the design and implementation of proposed improvements.
Essential Functions + Responsibilities
Resolve both technical and design problems and work collaboratively on all aspects of project execution
Work independently as well as effectively communicate and collaborate with City and McAdams staff methodology and approach for projects.
Designers are expected to complete (design complete/ready for construction) multiple minor projects per year. This requires flexibility and multitasking of multiple projects at one time.
Compose comprehensive technical reports related to existing conditions analysis and proposed recommendations.
Design and produce civil engineering construction documents (site plans, utility plan/profile, design reports, specifications)\
Designers shall be proficient with the following applications and able to perform engineering evaluation, calculations, reports, in support of project design: AutoCAD Civil 3D and embedded hydrology and hydraulics software, ArcGIS, StormCAD, FlowMaster, HY8, CulvertMaster, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, AdobePro, Excel, and other various public applications.
Create exhibits using GIS based on existing & proposed land use, drainage area information.
Be able to convey complex engineering topics to property owners, and various roles in an effective manner.
Experience in the design and preparation of construction plans for storm drainage projects.
Delineate watersheds and prepare time of concentration calculations.
Gutter spread calculations and analysis.
Pipe video assessment and analysis.
Understanding of SCS and Rational methods.
Design of rip rap aprons.
Communicate to the public regarding project specific information representing City Storm Water Services.
Familiar with water quality buffers and environmental permitting processes.
Understanding of local and FEMA flood requirements.
Storm drainage and culvert design
Stormwater control measure design
Site grading, earthworks, and sediment/erosion control design and permitting
Coordination with contractors, utility representatives, and owners
Coordination with local and third-party utility providers regarding impacts associated with projects
Work in accordance with McAdams and City of Charlotte standards with project team from concept phase through construction administration for a variety of projects
McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.