Sr. Civil CADD Technician
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Civil CAD Designer to our Civil Engineering –Infrastructure & Water Resources team based in Virginia Beach, Va. This position will be part of a dynamic team of engineers, scientists, and technicians engaged in a spectrum of projects focused on stormwater management, water/wastewater infrastructure design and improvements, land development, and construction services in the water resources area of practice in civil engineering. The ability to work on multiple projects and teams and see tasks through to completion is critical. The Hampton Roads office and Civil Engineering Department works to be flexible and engaged at the local, regional, and national levels.
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.
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 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.
Responsibilities:
The CAD Technician will play a key role in preparing submittal documents for projects in Southeastern Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic Region. The individual will work with Project Manager and Project Engineers to prepare construction documents for land development, stormwater, utility infrastructure, and environmental projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D software. Major duties/responsibilities of the position include:
• Prepare complete construction documents, including plan, section, and detail drawings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, including but not limited to structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
• Coordinate, communicate, and collaborate with team members across disciplines and offices.
• Ensure drawing compliance with company and client CAD standards and styles.
• Ability to create layouts from process and instrumentation diagrams, including structural and architectural layouts.
• Consult with clients and members of the design and construction teams to discuss specifications.
• QAQC Technical Drafts to required Standards.
• Presenting design drafts for clients and team members to assess
• Reviewing, documenting, and providing responses to plan set review comments and revisions.
• Creating models of proposed designs, either 2D or 3D, using CAD software and integrating to GIS and modeling software used by Civil Engineering team members.
• Self-perform, monitor, and supervise plan set production and completions.
• Maintain, direct, and verify CADD file management standards for the department that align with project stakeholder requirements.
• Meet with engineers, draftsmen, and designers to review blueprints and design drawings.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma
• 8-15 years of experience of progressive Civil CADD or similar.
• Require advance skills in AutoDesk Civil3D and AutoDesk Extensions.
• Require Capability to train junior staff on AutoDesk C3D and Extensions.
• Require drafting and design experience that includes, but is not limited: land development, water distribution, wastewater and stormwater conveyance, force main, pump stations, stormwater control measures, erosion and sediment control, environmental permitting figures, quantity estimating and take-offs.
• Conduct work in time sensitive and cost effective manner.
• Intermediate Math Skills: Algebra and Geometry
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 25%.
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Field work may include traversing over uneven or rough terrain, some lifting, and safely managing exposure to a range of temperatures and possible wet weather. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided to safely work in the field.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This candidate will sit in the Virginia Beach, Virginia office. The Hampton Roads Office is a vital, growing office, destined to be a hub of engineering and environmental services for Tetra Tech. This position is ideal for a motivated individual to grow as the office grows. Some travel and field work may be required.
Language & Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication is essential to this position. Must be fluent in the English language; both in speaking and writing. Report and proposal writing for a range of projects is required.
Other Skills: Instructions:
• Required: Ability to work in a professional manner in a team-oriented environment, as well as independently.
• Demonstration of leadership, organization, and client-facing excellence.
• Preferred: Associate degree in CADD or similar Engineering Technology.
• Preferred: Autodesk Certificates or equivalent training.
• Preferred: experience in Civil Engineering and Construction industry.
• Required: Basic Microsoft Suite Proficiency
• Additional Benefit: ESRI GIS Experience
• Experience only in MEP and Structural drafting and design is not desired.
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, sex, marital or familial status, 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.
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