Civil/Structural Designer III - 3D CAD & Steel Design

Tetra Tech; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Civil/Structural Designer III for creating 3D CAD models and construction drawings for diverse projects in energy, renewables, and process facilities. Designs follow engineer sketches and industry standards, emphasizing accuracy, readability, and coordination with other disciplines.

Role requires AutoCAD 3D modeling and CADWorx experience, with knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus. Hybrid work options and potential travel support project needs in Colorado are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and post‑secondary training preferred.
• 4–10 years’ experience in design, drafting and modeling.
• Oil and gas experience including refineries and gas processing.
• Proficiency in current engineering design and drafting software packages.
• Operational knowledge of spreadsheets and databases.
• AutoCAD 3D modeling; CADWorx experience.
• Civil design experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3D foundation and structural steel models with minimal supervision.
• Work with equipment vendor drawings to create workable designs.
• Create foundation location plans with Northing/Easting coordinates.
• Develop concrete foundation plans and sections with reinforcing details.
• Prepare structural steel design plans and sections with reinforcing details.
• Produce clear revisions to construction drawings.
• Coordinate design with other disciplines and resolve conflicts.
• Possess site grading and erosion/sediment control drawing awareness.
• Track schedule and budget; anticipate manpower needs.
• Monitor project scope changes and initiate change orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Engineering design understanding

Education

High school diploma and post-secondary training

Tools

AutoCAD 3D modeling

CADWorx

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Civil/Structural Designer III for creating 3D CAD models and construction drawings for diverse projects in energy, renewables, and process facilities. Designs follow engineer sketches and industry standards, emphasizing accuracy, readability, and coordination with other disciplines.

Role requires AutoCAD 3D modeling and CADWorx experience, with knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus. Hybrid work options and potential travel support project needs in Colorado are offered.