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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.\nPosition Overview\nMcAdams is seeking a Project Engineer for our growing Hydraulic Design practice. This position will be involved in the planning and design of drainage elements for multimodal transportation projects for public and private clients. Projects will include hydraulic design and hydrologic analysis for roadways, side paths/multi-use paths, sidewalks, greenways, bicycle lanes, and other facilities. The ideal candidate will be able to perform hydrology, hydraulic design, permitting, and erosion control for transportation projects. This position will assist in maintaining project schedules, ensuring high quality deliverables at project milestones, performing quality control on their projects as well as other projects\nEssential Functions + Responsibilities\nDeliver high quality projects on-time and on-budget to our clients.\nDesign, review, and oversee production of plans, contract documents, specifications and costs estimates suitable for publicly bid projects.\nDesign, review, and oversee production plans for offsite roadway improvements for public roads associated with private development projects.\nCoordinate with other McAdams’ service lines (geomatics, water resources, site civil, etc.) to develop project plans. 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Attend/present at industry conferences.\nSkills + Experience\nA bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Biological and Agricultural Engineering or a related field\nNorth Carolina PE required (or ability to obtain within 6 months)\n5+ years of experience related to hydraulics engineering, water resource engineering, and erosion and sediment control design, preferably on NCDOT projects\nKnowledge of MicroStation/Geopak/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D production workflows\nTechnical proficiency in preparing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and reports, scour investigations, erosion and sediment control plans and reports, drainage and stormwater management design\nHEC-RAS experience preferred\nInterest in multimodal transportation issues and design\nConsistent focus on clarity, accuracy, and completeness of work product\nStrong critical thinking abilities\nExcellent task and time management skills\nExcellent communication skills\nEnjoys working within a high performing team\nActive participation in relevant professional organizations a plus\nKnowledge of AASHTO, NCDOT and NC municipal guidelines, standards and procedures\nValid driver's license\nWork Environment + Physical Demands\nThe 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.\nWork will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.\nWork will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.\nMust have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time.\nMust be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.\nAdditional physical duties may be required as necessary.\nMcAdams is an equal opportunity employer. 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