Water Resources Designer II

McAdams · Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

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2026-0819-002
Posted
18 AUG 2026
Discipline
Civil
Level
Intermediate
Arrangement
On-site
Engagement
FULL-TIME
Compensation
Not stated
Software required
Civil 3D, AutoCAD

Scope of work


  • Continual learning and improvement to yield an in-depth understanding beyond that of a Designer I.
  • Effectively communicate and collaborate with the project team to ensure successful delivery of projects.
  • Respond to plan reviewers in a timely manner and initiate follow-up when necessary.
  • Apply understanding of design regulations, development ordinances, and jurisdictional requirements and be able to research and navigate design requirements for new sites.
  • Produce hydrologic calculations using SCS Curve Number Method, Rational Method, and other relevant methodologies for use in design and analysis of water resources projects.
  • Produce hydraulic calculations for design of storm conveyances with approved software (StormCAD, PCSWMM, etc.) and prepare storm drainage plans to include storm sewer piping, open channel design, culvert design, and inlet flow calculations (spread calcs).
  • Produce hydraulic calculations for design of spillways, detention facilities, and other systems requiring hydrograph routing using approved software (HEC-HMS, PondPack, etc.).
  • Produce flood studies using HEC-RAS meeting standards for FEMA or local jurisdictions submittals.
  • Apply a firm understanding of riverine floodplain and floodway concepts as required.
  • Prepare grading, hydrology data, and construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Prepare engineering calculation reports.
  • Use ArcGIS Pro for producing hydrology calculations as well as production of figures and exhibits.

Requirements


  • 2 to 5 years of experience with water resources or civil engineering
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, H&H modeling software (such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, etc.)
  • Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • EI certification on path to PE license preferred
  • Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field

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