Designer II - Water Resources

Overview

Design and produce water/wastewater engineering plans and related documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• design docs
• gis coordination
• qa/qc
• engineering reports
• site visits
• pipeline design

Tasks

-Engage in continuing education on municipal utility design practices and tools -Contribute to workload planning and task delegation with project leads -Develop preliminary and final design documents including technical drawings, specifications, and cost estimates -Generate utility conflict analyses and coordinate with GIS and survey datasets -Lead QA/QC efforts on design documents prepared by Designer I staff -Prepare engineering reports, basis of design narratives, and technical memoranda -Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion. -Coordinate with engineering staff and subconsultants to deliver cohesive design packages -Participate in site visits for data collection, constructability reviews, and as-built verification -Participate in the preparation of permitting drawings, exhibits, and regulatory submittals -Effectively communicate and collaborate with the project team to ensure successful delivery of projects. -Lead and assist with the design of water and sewer pipelines, pump stations, valve vaults, storage tanks, and appurtenances; progressively own plan/profile sheets and detail development. -Develop and maintain standard details, P&IDs, valve schedules, and appurtenance layouts aligned with company CAD standards. -Participate in projects related to the planning, assessment, and design for both new and existing water / wastewater infrastructure. The role will primarily focus on water and wastewater conveyance (gravity sewers, force mains, pump stations, and water distribution), exposure to treatment plant design is a plus but not required. -Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on modeling and CAD standards

Requirements

• autocad
• arcgis
• watergems
• bachelor's
• eit
• 2-5 yrs

What You Bring

-2 to 5 years of relevant experience in water/wastewater design -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering discipline -Advanced skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D and utility design features -Experience with at least one water/wastewater modeling package (e.g., WaterGEMS/WaterCAD, SewerGEMS/SewerCAD, or similar); ability to set up, calibrate with available data, and run scenario analyses. -Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and experience integrating GIS with CAD workflows -Must be able to carry, lift, and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally. -Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under deadlines -Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred or actively pursuing PE license -Working knowledge of hydraulic transients/surge considerations (plus). -Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time. -Perform hydraulic analysis for water distribution and wastewater force mains/pump stations using modeling tools (e.g., WaterCAD/WaterGEMS, SewerCAD/SewerGEMS; or similar). Demonstrated proficiency in at least one package; others are a plus. -Right to Work (English/Spanish) -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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