Remote-Option CAD & GIS Designer for Environmental Projects

Terracon; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Bonus programs

Job summary

Terracon is hiring a CAD Operator/Designer & ArcGIS Specialist to join the Environmental Team in the DFW Metro area. The role focuses on drafting and mapping support for environmental assessments, remediation, permitting, and infrastructure projects.

You will work with environmental scientists, engineers, project managers, and field personnel to produce high-quality drawings and regulatory documents. Strong CAD/GIS skills and familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; HS diploma required.
• 2+ years CAD drafting experience with Bentley MicroStation.
• Experience supporting 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.
• Experience creating environmental mapping exhibits and technical reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of survey data, coordinate systems, and geospatial information.
• Understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory documentation processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain environmental drawings, maps, and exhibits using CAD or GIS.
• Prepare site plans, environmental impact maps, remediation layouts, and permit exhibits.
• Convert field data and survey information into CAD deliverables.
• Support investigations and remediation projects with drawings showing sampling locations and monitoring wells.
• Create and update as-built drawings and environmental records.
• Integrate GIS data and aerial imagery into project drawings.
• Maintain project drawing files, document control, and revision histories.
• Perform quality assurance for drafting accuracy and standards compliance.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers to resolve drawing issues.
• Support reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions with maps and graphics.
• Follow established CAD standards, layers, and naming conventions.

Skills

MicroStation

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

GPS data

MS Office

GIS mapping

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Engineering Tech

High school diploma

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Terracon is hiring a CAD Operator/Designer & ArcGIS Specialist to join the Environmental Team in the DFW Metro area. The role focuses on drafting and mapping support for environmental assessments, remediation, permitting, and infrastructure projects.

You will work with environmental scientists, engineers, project managers, and field personnel to produce high-quality drawings and regulatory documents. Strong CAD/GIS skills and familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS are essential.