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Civil CAD Designer III

Tetra Tech

The Role

Overview

Civil CAD Designer creates construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D for infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • multi‑project
  • autocad civil3d
  • dimensional drawings
  • construction drawings
  • project documentation
  • drawing revision

Tasks

-Work on multiple projects at the same time to successful completion -Prepare dimensional drawings, create, and modify base drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D -Work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to set up and manage construction drawings -Prepare project documents from beginning to end with professional quality output -Revise and update existing drawings to reflect design changes

Requirements

  • civil 3d
  • autocad
  • gis
  • associate degree
  • 5 years
  • us citizen

What You Bring

-Associate degree in CAD drafting; or a related field from a technical trade school or training through a certified Autodesk Training Program in Civil 3D -AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required -Prior experience using A/E/C cad standards -Previous work experience in consulting and/or DoD/government contracting -Familiarity with GIS -Familiar with civil construction, civil engineering standards, and materials -Knowledgeable of standard drafting practices and procedures -At least one (1) year of experience with stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water main design -Experience in civil/site drafting and design for site development and roadways -A valid driver’s license, and ability to travel to client offices and project sites when required (local and interstate travel required) -Proficient in advanced Autocad functions, including Sheet Set Manager, Xref Manager, Tool Palettes, and Design Center preferred -Skilled in PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat or similar software -At least one (1) year of prior experience in consulting and/or DoD/government contracting -A minimum of five (5) years of related CAD and drafting work experience -Must be able to pass a background screen -Must be a U.S. Citizen -Able to generate precise layout drawings from sketches and specifications -Proficient with design parameters related to ADA design

Benefits

-Merit-based financial rewards. -Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. -Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. -Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees. -Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

The Company

About Tetra Tech

-Leveraging a signature science-driven approach, it tackles complex problems in water, environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure. -It organizes itself into government and commercial/international groups, enabling tailored expertise across public and private sectors. -Its Digital Systems division develops advanced analytics and visualization tools (like FusionMap®), supporting clients in grid reliability and AI infrastructure. -Unusual among engineering firms, it bridges traditional civil projects with cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Defense Services

Disaster and Emergency Management

Marine

Transportation

Government

Water Resources

Utilities

Infrastructure

Transmission and Distribution

Ports and Airports

Security Clearance

-must be able to pass a background screen.