A full‑service civil engineering, land planning, landscape architecture, transportation & geomatics firm advancing communities through thoughtful design.
Perform subsurface utility locating and CAD support with MicroStation, GPR, EM, vacuum excavation.
18 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Durham, NC
Field
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Landscape Architecture
Planning
Environmental Consulting
Geospatial Services
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Healthcare
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Institutional
Residential
Role
Description
utility locating
cad support
geomatics support
professionalism
Perform SUE/utility locating on a variety of type projects
To support the Geomatics team with a variety of CAD plus office related responsibilities
Represent McAdams in a safe and professional manner - exhibiting honesty, practicing good ethics, and adhering to traffic laws/practicing safe driving habits
Requirements
high school
microstation
survey experience
gpr
driver's license
problem solver
High School diploma, GED or equivalent required
Must be willing to learn and operate Survey equipment (total stations and GPS)
Must be able to pass a drug test
Must have experience in previous jobs or do no mind working outside on a regular basis preferably in extreme conditions
Learn and work with different equipment such as EM, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and vacuum excavation equipment
E-Verify (English/Spanish)
Learn about different utility systems and how each works and is installed
Highly knowledgeable in MicroStation Drafting, Geomatics Technology, Engineering Technology or related field
Individual will have good technical skills; behavioral traits of process oriented, steady, helpful, honest, trustworthy, adaptable, analytical, problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes and likes structure
Strong use of MicroStation
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record
Must be willing to travel to and from sites
Right to Work (English/Spanish)
Must be willing to work on a vacuum excavation truck to perform utility locating
Must have at least 1-2 years of survey experience
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
must be able to pass a drug test.
Company
Overview
Led by seasoned professionals, McAdams sits at the intersection of planning, design, and engineering—blending land use, infrastructure, and landscape into cohesive projects.
Typical projects span municipal parks, educational campuses, commercial centers, transportation corridors, and stormwater systems.
Their design palette ranges from urban streetscapes and multimodal transit planning to green stormwater infrastructure and wetland restoration.
Standout work includes major regional efforts like the Duke University stadium renovation, River Walk at Central Park in Texas, and ecological infrastructure in North Carolina towns.
Uncommonly, they handle everything end‑to‑end—from funding and permit services to visualization and construction administration—to ensure seamless client delivery.
Culture + Values
Quality
Collaboration
Integrity
Innovation
Excellence
Customer Focus
Environment + Sustainability
Sustainable practices in engineering and design
Commitment to reducing carbon footprint
Incorporation of green infrastructure in projects
Focus on environmental impact in project delivery
Inclusion & Diversity
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce
Promotes equitable opportunities across all levels