Civil CAD Designer - AutoCAD Civil 3D Pro

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a CAD Designer to transform engineering concepts into buildable, high-quality plans for water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects. You will support design and documentation, working with engineers and project managers to deliver accurate drawings that meet client and company standards.

This role offers exposure to pipelines, site grading, drainage, and roadway improvements, using AutoCAD Civil 3D to contribute to community infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD Drafting or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil design (grading, surfaces, pipe networks, labels).
• Strong communication and ability to work with engineers/project managers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to set up and manage construction drawings.
• Prepare and modify dimensional drawings and base files in Civil 3D.
• Revise drawings to reflect design changes and maintain documentation standards.
• Maintain file structures and naming conventions per company standards.
• Prepare project documents from start to finish with professional-quality output.
• Manage multiple active projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in CAD Drafting

Autodesk Civil 3D training/certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a CAD Designer to transform engineering concepts into buildable, high-quality plans for water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects. You will support design and documentation, working with engineers and project managers to deliver accurate drawings that meet client and company standards.

This role offers exposure to pipelines, site grading, drainage, and roadway improvements, using AutoCAD Civil 3D to contribute to community infrastructure projects.