Experienced Civil​/Mechanical CAD Designer; Landfill Gas​/Facilities Design - Naperville, IL

Experienced Civil/Mechanical CAD Designer (Landfill Gas/Facilities Design) - Naperville, IL (Finance) The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding an experienced Civil/Mechanical CAD Designer to our landfill design and solid waste compliance team based in Naperville, IL.

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Tetra Tech is a multi‑disciplined service firm offering civil engineering, surveying, land use planning, environmental, and other related services. Our firm is currently looking for a Civil 3D CAD Designer who will be responsible for preparation of construction plans, working closely with Professional Engineers, Project Managers, and senior staff members. This position is responsible for providing a full range of drawing production and organization for site civil, piping, and process design.

The employee must be able to use computer‑aided design and drafting (CADD) software, provide engineering drafting/design support for large private solid waste facilities, remediation, private residential, and public municipal projects. This is a non‑exempt (hourly), full‑time position.

Technical Skills

• Use Civil 3D CAD software to develop various civil and mechanical drawings (e.g., layout plans, 3‑D piping, P & IDs, construction details).
• Prepare three‑dimensional models for use in computations and designs.
• Create and manage alignments, profiles, corridors, surfaces, grading, and pipe networks using Civil 3D.
• Develop construction documents including plan and profile sheets, cross‑sections, and details.
• Apply knowledge of engineering standards, codes, and practices to ensure compliant designs.
• Generate and annotate plan sets including notes, legends, and schedules.
• Utilize data shortcuts, reference files, and sheet sets for multi‑disciplinary coordination.
• Perform quantity take‑offs and material calculations using Civil 3D tools.
• Incorporate survey data, point files, and GIS information into design models.
• Convert markups, sketches, and redlines from engineers into detailed CAD drawings.

Collaboration and Workflow

• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and other designers to develop accurate deliverables.
• Review and incorporate client or regulatory agency comments into design documents, and complete finished drawings and graphics for submittals to clients.
• Organize and maintain CAD standards, templates, and layer controls to ensure consistency across projects.
• Manage drawing revisions, updates, and document control processes.

Problem‑Solving and Efficiency

• Identify and resolve drawing and design conflicts through effective communication and CAD techniques.
• Optimize Civil 3D workflows to improve drawing efficiency and accuracy.
• Complete finished drawings and graphics for submittals to clients.
• Check drawings for completeness and accuracy.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience or training.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and similar software.
• Good mathematical skills and fundamentals in geometry and trigonometry.
• Working knowledge of supporting software:
  Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Ability to work in a small office environment and be dependable to all team members.
• Ability to meet project deadlines.

• Regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods; occasional standing and walking within the office environment.
• Occasionally…