CAD Designer

CAD Designer

The CAD Designer will be primarily responsible for supporting production on projects from beginning to completion with experience and understanding of disciplines in structural, mechanical, electrical, and a base understanding of the civil field. An ideal candidate will have experience in both Autodesk and Bentley products such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, and OpenBuilding Designer. A successful BIM/CAD designer will have a penchant for learning, have a detailed eye for quality work, be technically inclined, and a problem solver. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of CAD experience and 3+ years of experience utilizing BIM software (Revit or OpenBuildings) with a desire to learn new software and be part of a team that is ever increasing in efficiency in our workflow. While preference will be given to candidates who can be present in our Bellevue office on a hybrid schedule, this role is available for remote work within the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Proactively engage with project managers and design engineers to ensure timely project completion within allocated budgets, which may include occasional overtime work.

• Assist structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering staff in the development of complex preliminary and final designs of hydraulic structures.

• Analyze complex sketches, notes, and other input to determine and plan the best approach to develop and complete drawings and models.

• Develop 3D models of project features using CADD software.

• Coordinate with the Tetra Tech CAD Manager to implement project-specific CAD standards.

• Set up project drawings to conform to client standards.

• Implement additional material data through Parts and Families or Instance Data Catalogs to produce product schedules and quantity reports. Be able to maintain these libraries for a project.

• Communicate effectively with engineers and other CAD team members.

• Utilize CAD best practices and QA/QC procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency of their work.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• Associate degree in related field (experience can be substituted for degree).
• 5 years of relevant experience and working knowledge of structural/electrical/mechanical engineering principles, practices, and methods.
• 3 years of strong design experience and competence with BIM software (i.e. Revit, with a willingness to learn OpenBuildings)
• Proven knowledge of plan set development and ability to conform to various jurisdictional standards is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, committed to project schedules and deadlines, able to work within a team environment and independently, and self-motivated.
• Solid work ethic with attention to detail, a care for the handling of projects, and a desire to improve and grow their knowledge.
• Experience with use of BIM software to develop 2D conventional drawings from 3D models.
• Experience using U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CAD Standards is a plus.
• Experience with ProjectWise is a plus.
• Experience Microsoft 365 products such as Word and Excel are required.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu is a Plus.
• Experience with handling technical challenges inside and outside of CAD software, develop or track down solid solutions not just a workaround, and has the tenacity to see issues through to a solution.

What We Can Offer You:

• Work on projects that are local, national, or sometimes international. Can include structures that are recognizable to the public, improve lives, and benefit the public good.

• Huge opportunity for growth in multiple disciplines and software.

• Work in a small, entrepreneurial-minded office that's backed by the resources of a large, international company.

• When appropriate, the opportunity to think outside the box to develop innovative solutions to client problems, and the support to implement your ideas.

• A passionate team of co-workers who work hard and respect the importance of work-life balance.

• Work in office, with a potential for a home-office hybrid schedule.

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion-focused company.

• Strong commitment to health and safety.

The hourly wage range for this position is approximately $30 to $36 depending on education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include health insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, paid time off benefits, 401k, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.