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. Position Overview 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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Learn, apply, and uphold McAdams' CAD and design standards to ensure consistency and quality in plan production Set up comprehensive sheet packages for construction drawing plan sets, accurately incorporate internal and external redlines, and maintain precise documentation Compile detailed plan sheets, including standard notes, construction sequences, and relevant technical specifications to support project completeness Collaborate on conceptual designs and develop detailed site layout plans using due diligence documents to guide design accuracy and regulatory compliance Contribute to the development of both preliminary and final utility layouts, focusing on efficient water distribution and sanitary sewer infrastructure 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 Utilize Civil 3D software proficiently to create and modify complex alignments, profiles, surfaces, and comprehensive pipe network designs Support storm drainage system planning and sediment/erosion control design efforts to align with environmental and project-specific

Requirements

Act as a liaison by effectively communicating and coordinating tasks with various internal project teams to foster integrated project delivery 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 Work collaboratively with the project team, following company standards from initial concept design through construction administration to achieve successful project outcomes 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 Skills + Experience 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 1 - 3 years of experience in civil engineering or related field required Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred EI on path to PE preferred Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, and willingness to learn Demonstrated ability to think critically and contribute to creative solutions for design challenges Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Work Environment + Physical Demands 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.

Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.