Senior CAD/GIS Analyst

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior CAD/GIS Analyst to our team in Houston, Plano, Austin, or San Antonio, Texas.

If you enjoy transforming complex engineering and infrastructure data into meaningful maps, models, and geospatial solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting projects that improve communities, we'd love to meet you.

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.

Position Summary:

As a Senior CAD/GIS Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting water, wastewater, municipal, and civil infrastructure projects through advanced geospatial analysis, mapping, data management, and CAD integration. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, planners, and technical specialists to develop, maintain, and analyze spatial datasets that support planning, design, construction, and asset management initiatives.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, utilizing GIS and CAD technologies to deliver high-quality mapping products, geospatial analyses, and data-driven solutions that support project success and client objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, maintain, and manage GIS databases, geodatabases, and spatial datasets for infrastructure projects.
• Perform spatial analysis and data visualization to support engineering, planning, and asset management initiatives.
• Create high-quality maps, exhibits, dashboards, and geospatial deliverables for internal teams and clients.
• Integrate GIS and CAD data to support project planning, design, and construction activities.
• Process, validate, and manage large datasets from multiple sources while maintaining data integrity and quality standards.
• Support field data collection efforts using GPS, mobile GIS applications, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technical staff to identify GIS solutions that improve project delivery and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain workflows, standards, and procedures for GIS and CAD data management.
• Support utility, water, wastewater, transportation, and municipal infrastructure projects through mapping and geospatial analysis.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting project schedules and deliverable requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Sciences, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional GIS and/or CAD experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, municipal, or utility projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and geodatabase management.
• Experience working with AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of spatial analysis, data management, coordinate systems, and geospatial data workflows.
• Experience creating professional mapping products, technical exhibits, and geospatial deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting water, wastewater, stormwater, utility, transportation, or public infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise, Field Maps, Survey123, Experience Builder, Dashboards, or related Esri applications.
• Experience with SQL, Python, ModelBuilder, or GIS automation workflows.
• Knowledge of utility networks, asset management systems, and infrastructure data management.
• Experience working with LiDAR, aerial imagery, GPS data collection, or remote sensing datasets.
• Familiarity with data conversion, spatial ETL processes, and integration between GIS and CAD platforms.
• Experience developing GIS standards, workflows, and quality assurance procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasional site or office visits may be required to coordinate with project teams or review design documentation.

Work Environment/Environmental Factors:

Work is typically performed in a professional office environment using a computer for extended periods, with a moderate noise level.

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.