Project Engineer - Water Resources

Position

Our Water Resources Group is currently in search of an experienced Project Engineer with 4-7 years of storm drainage design experience to work closely with the McAdams team and the City of Charlotte Storm Water Services in support of capital improvement projects. This work will involve the design and analysis of existing storm drainage networks, the development of viable design solutions, and assistance through project closeout. This position provides a unique opportunity for those candidates eager to pursue an eventual role in project management as they will get an opportunity to work closely with City staff during the design and implementation of proposed improvements throughout the entire project life-cycle.

Essential Functions + Responsibilities 

• Resolve both technical and design problems and work collaboratively on all aspects of project execution.
• Work independently as well as effectively communicate and collaborate with City and McAdams staff methodology and approach for projects.
• Project Engineers are expected to complete (design complete/ready for construction) 8 to 12 minor CIP/drainage projects per year. This requires flexibility and multitasking of multiple projects at one time.
• Compose comprehensive technical reports related to existing conditions analysis and proposed recommendations.
• Design and produce civil engineering construction documents (site plans, utility plan/profile, design reports, specifications).
• Project Engineers shall be proficient with the following applications and able to perform engineering evaluation, calculations, reports, in support of project design: AutoCAD Civil 3D and embedded hydrology and hydraulics software, ArcGIS, StormCAD, FlowMaster, HY8, CulvertMaster, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, AdobePro, Excel, and other various public applications.
• Develop exhibits utilizing GIS software that incorporate both existing and proposed land use data, as well as drainage area information.
• Effectively communicate engineering concepts to property owners and stakeholders across various roles, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Proficient in the design and preparation of construction plans for storm drainage projects.
• Delineate watersheds and prepare time of concentration calculations.
• Gutter spread calculations and analysis.
• Pipe video assessment and analysis.
• Understanding of SCS and Rational methods.
• Design of rip rap aprons.
• Communicate to the public regarding project-specific information representing City Storm Water Services.
• Knowledgeable in water quality buffers and environmental permitting processes, with an understanding of local and FEMA floodplain regulations.
• Storm drainage and culvert design.
• Stormwater control measure design.
• Site grading, earthworks, and sediment/erosion control design and permitting.
• Coordination with contractors, utility representatives, property owners, and other stakeholders.
• Work per McAdams and City of Charlotte standards with the project team from the concept phase through construction administration for a variety of projects.