Designer I

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 I (DI) will work as an integral part of a team to produce plans with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. A DI will primarily work in a support role to assist the team with individual design elements of the project.

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
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills Experience

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.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. 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 veterans status or any other legally protected status.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1