Civil CAD Drafter/Designer — Solar & Infrastructure

Tetra Tech; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech invites a Mid-Level CAD Drafter/Designer to support civil, environmental, and renewable energy projects, including solar development. You will work with engineers, scientists, and senior designers to create precise designs and 3D models for planning, permitting, and construction.

In this hybrid, office-based role, you’ll contribute to design drawings, topographic work, and project documentation while aligning with client standards and QA/QC requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in CAD, Drafting, or related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (2023 or newer) and Bluebeam.
• Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D modules, including: Survey, Points, Surfaces; Alignments, Profiles, Corridors; Sections, Pipe Networks; Volume calculations, labeling, and analysis.
• Experience with grading plan preparation, cut/fill calculations, survey files, coordinate systems, and data shortcuts.
• Ability to manage XREFs, file organization, and plotting standards (CTB/STB/PC3).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to develop designs for civil, environmental, and solar projects.
• Prepare topographic maps, profiles, cross-sections, and erosion & sediment control plans.
• Draft civil, geotechnical, and structural drawings for roads, culverts, detention basins, and stormwater facilities.
• Develop 3D models of project features using CAD software.
• Coordinate with project managers and design engineers to support on-time delivery.
• Plot and prepare drawings for review and submittals.
• Ensure drawings meet client standards and QA/QC requirements.

Skills

3D modelling

Education

Associate’s degree in CAD/Drafting or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D (2023+)

Bluebeam

Job description

Tetra Tech invites a Mid-Level CAD Drafter/Designer to support civil, environmental, and renewable energy projects, including solar development. You will work with engineers, scientists, and senior designers to create precise designs and 3D models for planning, permitting, and construction.

In this hybrid, office-based role, you’ll contribute to design drawings, topographic work, and project documentation while aligning with client standards and QA/QC requirements.