Civil CAD Designer for Infrastructure & Water Projects

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Learning & development

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a CAD Designer to join our team in Irvine, CA. You will transform engineering concepts into buildable, high‑quality drawings for water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D, collaborating with engineers and project managers to meet client and company standards.

This role offers exposure to pipelines, site grading, drainage, and roadways, with focus on accurate documentation, adherence to CAD standards, and timely delivery across multiple

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD Drafting or related field, or completion of a certified Autodesk Civil 3D training program, plus at least five years of relevant work experience.
• Proven proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil design, including feature lines, grading objects, survey points, profiles, surfaces, and pipe networks.
• Experience using Civil 3D labels.
• Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, listening, oral, and written.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and general PC usage.
• Knowledge of standard drafting practices and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage time effectively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to set up, prepare, and manage construction drawings.
• Prepare dimensional drawings and modify base files using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Revise and update existing drawings to reflect design changes.
• Create and maintain electronic file structures and naming conventions in accordance with company standards.
• Prepare project documents from start to finish with professional‑quality output.
• Manage multiple active projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Adhere to CAD standards (Tetra Tech or client‑specific).
• Work collaboratively on drawings that meet and exceed client requirements during bid and submittal phases.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil 3D labels

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Drafting standards

Time management

Education

Associate degree in CAD Drafting or related field or Autodesk Civil 3D training

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a CAD Designer to join our team in Irvine, CA. You will transform engineering concepts into buildable, high‑quality drawings for water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D, collaborating with engineers and project managers to meet client and company standards.

This role offers exposure to pipelines, site grading, drainage, and roadways, with focus on accurate documentation, adherence to CAD standards, and timely delivery across multiple