Remote-Eligible Environmental CAD & GIS Designer (ArcGIS)

Terracon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an experienced CAD Operator/Designer & ArcGIS Specialist to join our Environmental Team in the DFW Metro. The role focuses on creating and maintaining accurate environmental drawings, maps, and technical exhibits using AutoCAD, GIS, Bentley MicroStation, and related software platforms.

You will collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, project managers, GIS specialists, and field personnel to deliver high-quality deliverables supporting regulatory compliance,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CAD drafting experience using Bentley MicroStation.
• Experience with environmental, civil, utilities, water resources or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience preparing technical maps and environmental exhibits.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, GIS mapping platforms, and GPS data integration preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of survey data, coordinate systems, and geospatial information.
• Understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory documentation processes is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain environmental drawings, maps, and technical exhibits using CAD or GIS.
• Prepare site plans, environmental impact maps, remediation layouts, utility location drawings, erosion and sediment control plans, and permit exhibits.
• Convert field data, survey information, GPS/GIS data, and engineering markups into accurate CAD deliverables.
• Support environmental investigations and remediation projects by preparing drawings that document sampling locations, monitoring wells, contaminated areas, and corrective action activities.
• Create and update as-built drawings and environmental record documents.
• Integrate GIS data, aerial imagery, survey information, and utility infrastructure data into project drawings.
• Maintain project drawing files, document control records, and revision histories.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure drafting accuracy and compliance with company standards.
• Coordinate with environmental engineers, scientists, and project managers to resolve drawings and documentation issues.
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions through development of maps and graphics.
• Follow established CAD standards, layer structures, templates, and naming conventions.

Skills

CAD drafting

Bentley MicroStation

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

GPS data integration

GIS mapping

Microsoft Office

Geospatial information

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, CAD Design, or a related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Terracon is seeking an experienced CAD Operator/Designer & ArcGIS Specialist to join our Environmental Team in the DFW Metro. The role focuses on creating and maintaining accurate environmental drawings, maps, and technical exhibits using AutoCAD, GIS, Bentley MicroStation, and related software platforms.

You will collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, project managers, GIS specialists, and field personnel to deliver high-quality deliverables supporting regulatory compliance,