CADD Designer Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Houston, TX (Job ID 48804)

Description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a CADD Designer in Houston, San Antonio, or Orlando. The successful candidate must be able to use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software, provide engineering drafting/design support for civil infrastructure work on Municipal, Industrial, and Commercial projects. This is a non-exempt, full-time position

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

• Work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to set up and manage construction drawings
• Prepare dimensional drawings, create and/or modify base drawings
• Revise and update existing drawings to reflect design changes
• Create and manage electronic document file structure, naming conventions in accordance with company standards
• Work a typical set of project documents from beginning to end with professional quality output
• Work on multiple projects at the same time to successful completion
• Follow CAD standards, whether the customer's or Tetra Tech's
• Work with project teams on drawings which meet and exceed the customer's requirements (bid and submittal phase).
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Qualifications

• Associate's degree of completion in CAD drafting or related field from a technical trade school, with classwork using AutoCAD.
• Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D for civil drawings and following client standards is a plus.   Civil 3D capabilities include creating and manipulating 3D surfaces, creating pipe networks, creating alignments and generating profile and cross section views.

Additional Knowledge and Abilities:

• Excellent communications skills: Interpersonal, listening, oral and written
• Skilled in PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office
• Able to generate layout drawings from sketches and specifications
• Familiar with design parameters related to civil site grading and sewer piping
• Knowledgeable of standard drafting practices and procedures
• Able to work with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment
• Able to efficiently schedule and manage time
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member
• Must be able to achieve generally stated objectives and requirements

Physical Demands:

• Able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail. The work environment does not require much physical movement. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to site.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. 

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

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