Designer II - Transportation Structures

Position Overview

The Designer I role supports the production of structure designs in a growing Transportation practice area for private sector, local municipalities and DOT projects. The Designer I is vital to ensuring designs and studies are thorough, accurate, and meet the project's objectives. Success in this role is defined by developing and displaying proficiency in both in-office and field competency targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and apply McAdams structure design standards to ensure consistency and quality in plan production
• Apply knowledge of basic transportation design and analysis concepts
• Learn apply knowledge of NCDOT Structure Design Manual, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, and material specific design guidelines (timber, steel, concrete, etc.)
• Navigate NCDOT and local governments' approval processes for design plans
• Gather and record information to be used in design and to write specifications
• Perform calculations in support of broader design activities
• Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, and bid packages and ensure that specification, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality 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
• Perform site visits as part of project team to take field measurements, make condition observations, neatly document these observations, and perform technical writing to summarize those observations.
• Display a keen interest in designing structures for a variety of users including pedestrians, cyclists, and transit
• 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
• Coordinate with other McAdams service lines to develop appropriate design plans and bid sets as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills + Experience

• Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering/Transportation, or related field required
• North Carolina EI or progressing towards and EI
• Ability to obtain North Carolina PE required
• 0-4 years of experience in structures design
• Experience with performing structures design efforts for a variety of public clients is preferred
• Consistent focus on clarity, accuracy, and completeness of work product
• Strong critical thinking abilities and communication skills
• Excellent task and time management skills
• Enjoys working within a high performing team
• Knowledge of NCDOT and local government standards and procedures is preferred
• Valid driver's license

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.

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the 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.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.