What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Designer position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Join Tetra Tech’s Transportation Group in Brighton, MI! We’re looking for a talented CAD Designer to help deliver high-quality design solutions for transportation and infrastructure projects.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential — join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
- Work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to set up, prepare and manage construction drawings
- Prepare dimensional drawings, create, and modify base drawings
- Revise and update existing drawings to reflect design changes
- Create and manage electronic document file structure, naming conventions in accordance with company/client standards
- Prepare project documents from beginning to end with professional quality output
- Work on multiple projects at the same time to successful completion
- Follow CAD standards, whether the customer’s or Tetra Tech’s
- Work with project teams on drawings that meet and exceed the customer’s requirements (bid and submittal phase).
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in CAD Drafting or a related field from a technical trade school, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Proven experience using CAD platforms for civil drawings in compliance with client standards
- Proficiency working with feature lines, grading objects, survey points, profiles, surfaces, and pipe networks
Specialized Knowledge and Abilities:
- Experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer preferred
- Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, listening, oral, and written abilities
- Proficient in PC usage and associated software, including Microsoft Office and Bluebeam (or similar PDF tools)
- Ability to generate layout drawings from sketches and specifications
- Knowledge of standard drafting practices and procedures
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment
- Strong time management and scheduling abilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Demonstrated success in meeting objectives and project requirements
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits
- Merit-based financial rewards
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
