Civil 3D CAD Designer — Landfill & Waste Facilities

Tetra Tech; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Civil CAD Designer to join our landfill design and solid waste compliance team in Naperville, IL. The role focuses on producing construction plans, coordinating with engineers, and delivering accurate CAD drawings for municipal and private projects.

You will use Civil 3D to develop layouts, 3D piping, and details, while ensuring adherence to standards and project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience or training.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and similar software.
• Good mathematical skills and fundamentals in geometry and trigonometry.
• Working knowledge of supporting software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a small office environment and be dependable to all team members.
• Ability to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Use Civil 3D CAD software to develop various civil and mechanical drawings (e.g., layout plans, 3‑D piping, P & IDs, construction details).
• Prepare 3D models for use in computations and designs.
• Create and manage alignments, profiles, corridors, surfaces, grading, and pipe networks using Civil 3D.
• Develop construction documents including plan and profile sheets, cross‑sections, and details.
• Apply knowledge of engineering standards, codes, and practices to ensure compliant designs.
• Generate and annotate plan sets including notes, legends, and schedules.
• Utilize data shortcuts, reference files, and sheet sets for multi‑disciplinary coordination.
• Perform quantity take‑offs and material calculations using Civil 3D tools.
• Incorporate survey data, point files, and GIS information into design models.
• Convert markups, sketches, and redlines from engineers into detailed CAD drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and other designers to develop accurate deliverables.
• Review and incorporate client or regulatory agency comments into design documents, and complete finished drawings and graphics for submittals to clients.
• Organize and maintain CAD standards, templates, and layer controls to ensure consistency across projects.
• Manage drawing revisions, updates, and document control processes.
• Identify and resolve drawing and design conflicts through effective communication and CAD techniques.
• Optimize Civil 3D workflows to improve drawing efficiency and accuracy.
• Complete finished drawings and graphics for submittals to clients.
• Check drawings for completeness and accuracy.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Geometry

Trigonometry

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Civil CAD Designer to join our landfill design and solid waste compliance team in Naperville, IL. The role focuses on producing construction plans, coordinating with engineers, and delivering accurate CAD drawings for municipal and private projects.

You will use Civil 3D to develop layouts, 3D piping, and details, while ensuring adherence to standards and project deadlines.