Designer II

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.</span></p></div><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Position Overview&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">A Designer II (DII) will work as an integral part of a team to produce plans with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. &nbsp;A DII will primarily work in a support role to assist the team with individual design elements of the project. For some projects, the DII may be the primary or lead designer, responsible for completing and/or coordinating most of the design tasks with support from others. &nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Learn, apply, and uphold McAdams' CAD and design standards to ensure consistency and quality in plan production </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Set up comprehensive sheet packages for construction drawing plan sets, accurately incorporate internal and external redlines, and maintain precise documentation </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Compile detailed plan sheets, including standard notes, construction sequences, and relevant technical specifications to support project completeness </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate on conceptual designs and develop detailed site layout plans using due diligence documents to guide design accuracy and regulatory compliance </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to the development of both preliminary and final utility layouts, focusing on efficient water distribution and sanitary sewer infrastructure </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assist in the creation of preliminary and final grading plans, generate 3D surface models, and conduct thorough earthwork volume analysis to ensure cost-effective project execution </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Utilize Civil 3D software proficiently to create and modify complex alignments, profiles, surfaces, and comprehensive pipe network designs </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support storm drainage system planning and sediment/erosion control design efforts to align with environmental and project-specific requirements </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Act as a liaison by effectively communicating and coordinating tasks with various internal project teams to foster integrated project delivery </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate with regulatory review agencies to quickly and efficiently address comments following a review cycle. Review and triage comments with the project manager and establish a path forward </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work collaboratively with the project team, following company standards from initial concept design through&nbsp;<br>construction administration to achieve successful project outcomes </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Actively participate in team discussions, share insights, and contribute to a collaborative work environment that enhances the overall McAdams experience and promotes professional growth across departments&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Skills + Experience</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field required </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">1 - 3 years of experience in civil engineering or related field required </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">EI on path to PE preferred </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, and willingness to learn </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated ability to think critically and contribute to creative solutions for design challenges </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Work Environment + Physical Demands&nbsp;<br></strong>The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.</span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions. </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion. &nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time. </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally. </span></li> <li style="line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. &nbsp;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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please read these notices for important information regarding applying for work with McAdams.</span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://mcadamsco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Know-Your-Rights_-Workplace-discrimination-is-illegal.pdf">Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</a></li> <li><a href="https://mcadamsco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/E-Verify-Participation-Poster-English-and-Spanish.pdf">E-Verify (English/Spanish)</a></li> <li><a href="https://mcadamsco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Right-to-Work-Poster.pdf">Right to Work (English/Spanish)</a></li> </ul></div>