Designer II – Transportation Structures Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Designer II – Transportation Structures McAdams United States, North Carolina, Raleigh 621 Hillsborough Street (Show on map) Jun 16, 2025 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 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. McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other legally protected status. If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com. Please read these notices for important information regarding applying for work with McAdams.

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