CAD Operator/Designer & GIS Specialist for Environmental Services

Terracon; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Bonus programs

Job summary

Terracon is hiring a CAD Operator/Designer & ArcGIS Specialist to join the Environmental Team in the DFW Metro area. The role focuses on drafting and mapping support for environmental assessments, remediation, permitting, and infrastructure projects.

You will work with environmental scientists, engineers, project managers, and field personnel to produce high-quality drawings and regulatory documents. Strong CAD/GIS skills and familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; HS diploma required.
• 2+ years CAD drafting experience with Bentley MicroStation.
• Experience supporting environmental, civil, utilities, water resources, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience preparing technical maps and environmental exhibits.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, GIS mapping platforms, and GPS data integration preferred.
• Experience creating environmental mapping exhibits and technical reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of survey data, coordinate systems, and geospatial information.
• Understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory documentation processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain environmental drawings, maps, and exhibits using CAD or GIS.
• Prepare site plans, environmental impact maps, remediation layouts, and permit exhibits.
• Convert field data and survey information into CAD deliverables.
• Support investigations and remediation projects with drawings showing sampling locations and monitoring wells.
• Create and update as-built drawings and environmental records.
• Integrate GIS data and aerial imagery into project drawings.
• Maintain project drawing files, document control, and revision histories.
• Perform quality assurance for drafting accuracy and standards compliance.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers to resolve drawing issues.
• Support reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions with maps and graphics.
• Follow established CAD standards, layers, and naming conventions.

Skills

MicroStation

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

GPS data

MS Office

GIS mapping

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Engineering Tech

High school diploma

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Terracon is seeking an experienced CAD Operator/Designer & ArcGIS Specialist to join our Environmental Team in the DFW Metro.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a dynamic group and make significant contribution to the office.

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 9,000 employees in more than 180 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon's growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is best demonstrated by offering a flexible work schedule, striving for employees to have a proper work/life balance, and enabling employees to work remotely when appropriate. In addition, Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, we offer benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching (monetary and company stock), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, a company stock purchases plan, and various bonus programs.

The AutoCAD Operator & GIS Specialist provides technical drafting and mapping support for environmental projects, including environmental assessments, remediation programs, permitting efforts, utility layouts, compliance reporting, and infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate engineering drawings, environmental site plans, maps, exhibits, and technical documentation using AutoCAD, GIS, Bentley MicroStation and related software platforms.

The position works closely with environmental scientists, engineers, project managers, GIS specialists, and field personnel to develop high-quality deliverables that support regulatory compliance, environmental restoration, site development, and capital improvement projects.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, revise, and maintain environmental drawings, maps, and technical exhibits using CAD or GIS.
• Prepare site plans, environmental impact maps, remediation layouts, utility location drawings, erosion and sediment control plans, and permit exhibits.
• Convert field data, survey information, GPS/GIS data, and engineering markups into accurate CAD deliverables.
• Support environmental investigations and remediation projects by preparing drawings that document sampling locations, monitoring wells, contaminated areas, and corrective action activities.
• Create and update as-built drawings and environmental record documents.
• Integrate GIS data, aerial imagery, survey information, and utility infrastructure data into project drawings.
• Maintain project drawing files, document control records, and revision histories.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure drafting accuracy and compliance with company standards.
• Coordinate with environmental engineers, scientists, and project managers to resolve drawings and documentation issues.
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions through development of maps and graphics.
• Follow established CAD standards, layer structures, templates, and naming conventions.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, CAD Design, or a related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of CAD drafting experience using Bentley MicroStation.
• Experience supporting environmental, civil, utilities, water resources, stormwater, remediation, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience preparing technical maps and environmental exhibits.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, GIS mapping platforms, and GPS data integration preferred.
• Experience creating environmental mapping exhibits and technical reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of survey data, coordinate systems, and geospatial information.
• Understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory documentation processes is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work and possess a positive attitude
• Ability to sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Timely completion of assigned projects and revisions.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history

Preferred Requirements:

Experience supporting one or more of the following:

• Environmental remediation projects
• Soil and groundwater investigations
• Leachate and landfill management systems
• Wetland delineation and mitigation projects
• Stormwater management programs
• Environmental permitting and compliance
• Site redevelopment and brownfield projects