McAdams
Designer I - Active TransportationRaleigh, North Carolina, United States
McAdams, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Designer I - Active Transportation
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
McAdams is expanding our Active Transportation and Greenways practice and is seeking the right designer to join our team. The selected candidate will possess strong analytical, communication and production skills and experience. If you are looking to build a career in the transportation field and want to make a difference in creating sustainable communities, McAdams is the right team for you. Our Active Transportation and Greenways practice is a leader in North Carolina, providing a full spectrum of planning and design services to our clients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for advancing Active Transportation and Greenway infrastructure. Senior engineering professionals will mentor this position and will be encouraged to pursue licensure as appropriate. Key Responsibilities
Under close supervision, work directly with Project Managers to advance active transportation projects from feasibility analysis through design, permitting, and successful bidding. Support the design and produce contract documents, specifications and cost estimates suitable for publicly bid projects. Work daily with direct team members and other disciplines including Engineers, Designers, Landscape Architects, and Planners in hybrid project teams. Conduct field observations and data collection activities to support design development. Be proficient in the application of transportation design concepts and techniques at a variety of scales. Support design, technical analyses, and engineering calculations and prepare plans, submittal packages and applications for grading, drainage, stormwater management as part of a project team. Support public outreach and community engagement efforts. Contribute to the overall goals and effectiveness of the team. Multi-task and communicate schedule and progress on assigned tasks. Be energetic, self-directed and success focused. Think critically and solve problems. Actively participate in industry organizations. Skills + Experience
Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering or related field 0 - 2 years of active transportation experience in the public or private sector (including internships) Experience with Computer Aided Design programs (AutoCad / Microstation) Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Excellent task and time management skills Self-starter with strong drive to better oneself, project team, and community Valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications
EI on path to PE preferred Experience with Civil 3D / Open Roads Designer Knowledge of NCDOT standards and procedures Exposure to ArcMap or other GIS Software 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.
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
McAdams is expanding our Active Transportation and Greenways practice and is seeking the right designer to join our team. The selected candidate will possess strong analytical, communication and production skills and experience. If you are looking to build a career in the transportation field and want to make a difference in creating sustainable communities, McAdams is the right team for you. Our Active Transportation and Greenways practice is a leader in North Carolina, providing a full spectrum of planning and design services to our clients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for advancing Active Transportation and Greenway infrastructure. Senior engineering professionals will mentor this position and will be encouraged to pursue licensure as appropriate. Key Responsibilities
Under close supervision, work directly with Project Managers to advance active transportation projects from feasibility analysis through design, permitting, and successful bidding. Support the design and produce contract documents, specifications and cost estimates suitable for publicly bid projects. Work daily with direct team members and other disciplines including Engineers, Designers, Landscape Architects, and Planners in hybrid project teams. Conduct field observations and data collection activities to support design development. Be proficient in the application of transportation design concepts and techniques at a variety of scales. Support design, technical analyses, and engineering calculations and prepare plans, submittal packages and applications for grading, drainage, stormwater management as part of a project team. Support public outreach and community engagement efforts. Contribute to the overall goals and effectiveness of the team. Multi-task and communicate schedule and progress on assigned tasks. Be energetic, self-directed and success focused. Think critically and solve problems. Actively participate in industry organizations. Skills + Experience
Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering or related field 0 - 2 years of active transportation experience in the public or private sector (including internships) Experience with Computer Aided Design programs (AutoCad / Microstation) Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Excellent task and time management skills Self-starter with strong drive to better oneself, project team, and community Valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications
EI on path to PE preferred Experience with Civil 3D / Open Roads Designer Knowledge of NCDOT standards and procedures Exposure to ArcMap or other GIS Software 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.