Designer I - Water Resources

Overview

Supports design and analysis of water/wastewater projects using CAD and hydraulic modeling.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimation
• report preparation
• construction oversight
• autocad design
• data analysis
• site visits

Tasks

-Support team collaboration and client coordination throughout project phases -Support permitting and alternative analysis for treatment and conveyance projects -Coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with EPA and local water quality permits -Generate quantity and cost estimates for water/wastewater infrastructure projects -Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and submittal deliverables -Participate in construction oversight and engineering services during construction phase -Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion. -Apply engineering principles to propose innovative design solutions and alternatives -Analyze and manage engineering data including lab, field, and GIS data inputs -Conduct site visits, pilot testing, and field assessments to support project needs -Support the planning, assessment, and design for both new and existing water/wastewater infrastructure projects -Assist with the preparation of engineering reports, basis of design narratives, and technical memoranda -Develop plans, specifications, sections, details, profiles, and technical drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent CAD software

Requirements

• gis
• autocad
• watergems
• eit
• bachelor's
• hydraulic modeling

What You Bring

-Familiarity with GIS systems -Analytical mindset, attention to detail, effective time management, and teamwork -Strong verbal and technical writing skills (memos, reports) -Engineer in Training (EIT) or progressing toward FE/PE certification -Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar 3D drafting software -Competency in engineering calculations (flow, pump curves, mass balance, energy use) -Experience with hydraulic modeling software is preferred (e.g. Bentley WaterGEMS or SewerGEMS or system modeling tools) -Be familiar with the concepts and commonly used software (i.e., Bentley WaterGEMS or SewerGEMS) for hydraulic modeling, capacity studies, and system flow analysis for water distribution and sewer collection systems -Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time. -Have a general understanding of the concepts related to water and wastewater treatment processes -Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally. -Right to Work (English/Spanish) -Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering with coursework in water/wastewater system design and hydraulics -E-Verify (English/Spanish)

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Benefits

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

About Mcadams

-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.

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