Designer III

The role

The Designer III leads and coordinates design efforts to produce accurate plans from permitting through construction. This role involves preparing site, utility, and grading plans while mentoring newer staff.

What you will do

• Lead preparation of preliminary design plans including site, utility, and grading plans
• Uphold CAD and design standards
• Set up sheet packages for construction drawing plan sets
• Compile detailed plan sheets with notes and technical specifications
• Collaborate on conceptual designs and detailed site layout plans
• Develop preliminary and final utility layouts
• Create preliminary and final grading plans and 3D surface models
• Utilize Civil 3D to create alignments, profiles, surfaces, and pipe networks
• Support storm drainage and sediment/erosion control design
• Coordinate with regulatory review agencies

Required qualifications

• Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
• 2 - 5 years of experience in civil engineering or related field
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to think critically and contribute to creative solutions
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Visual acuity for viewing a computer screen
• Ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally

Nice to have

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• EI on path to PE

About the company

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida.