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, Micro Station and Open Building Designer. For those that have a mastery of some but not all software, on the job training will be available.

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 Open Buildings) 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.

• 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.

• 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 Open Buildings)
• 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 Project Wise 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.

• 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.
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