NCDOT Roadway Design Lead

McAdams • Raleigh, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

McAdams is seeking an NCDOT Roadway Design Lead to shape the future of the Roadway and Hydraulic Design practice. This role involves growing and leading a design team, securing and performing work for NCDOT through existing and future limited services contracts, and developing internal processes and procedures aligned with NCDOT standards and requirements. Success requires a leader with a history of winning and performing design work for NCDOT and close relationships with NCDOT personnel and other North Carolina based consulting firms. The lead will define and execute a vision for an NCDOT-focused roadway and hydraulic design practice while collaborating across a growing transportation team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) required
• 10+ years of experience in transportation design for NCDOT
• Proven success winning and delivering work for NCDOT units, including Feasibility Studies, Divisions, and Project Management
• Deep understanding of NCDOT processes, procedures, Project Delivery Network and procurement methodologies
• Familiarity with relevant design standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, etc.) and software tools including Bentley OpenRoads Designer
• Established relationships with North Carolina consulting firms to support teaming opportunities
• Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-growing environment

Responsibilities

• Lead, grow, and mentor a team of project managers, engineers, designers, and CAD technicians
• Drive business development efforts focused on NCDOT, including leading pursuits and developing proposal materials
• Secure work through McAdams’ existing limited services contracts with NCDOT where McAdams is the prime contractor including Eastern Divisions, Western Divisions, Feasibility Studies, Hydraulics Support Services, and Roadside Aesthetics, in addition to multiple contracts where McAdams is a subconsultant
• Build and expand a transportation practice within a growing, dynamic team
• Develop internal processes and procedures aligned with NCDOT standards and project delivery requirements
• Coordinate with internal service lines (e.g., structures, geomatics, water resources) and manage subconsultants to successfully win and deliver projects
• Ensure a consistent focus on quality, accuracy, and completeness across all project deliverables

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior