Tetra Tech, Inc.
BIM/CAD Designer (Finance)
As an industry leader in USACE Engineering and Design support, Tetra Tech has placed contract capacity and been selected to lead the design of multiple ongoing top priority USACE projects, including rehabilitation of inland navigation lock and dam systems, design of new navigation locks, and coastal protection projects. These projects represent a once in a generation investment in our nation's waterways. Congress provided the USACE with $17B in supplemental funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This combined with a trend of record USACE annual funding appropriations and Emergency Supplemental Disaster Recovery Appropriations for USACE in 3 of the past 5 years totaling over $7B have the nation's waterways set up for a ten-year program of design and construction.
The BIM/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. 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 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:
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 $25 to $38 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.
About Tetra Tech:
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.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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