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Electrical CAD Designer

Tetra Tech
East Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical CAD Designer position at Tetra Tech?

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding an Electrical CAD Designer to support electrical design efforts across our water and environmental infrastructure projects.

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.

Your Role

The successful candidate must be able to use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software, provide engineering drafting/design support for electrical work on Municipal, Industrial, and Commercial projects. This is a non-exempt, full-time position.

  • Work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to set up and manage construction drawings
  • Prepare dimensional drawings, create and/or modify base drawings
  • Revise and update existing drawings to reflect design changes
  • Create and manage electronic document file structure, naming conventions in accordance with company standards
  • Work a typical set of project documents from beginning to end with professional quality output
  • Work on multiple projects at the same time to successful completion
  • Follow CAD standards, whether the customer’s or Tetra Tech’s
  • Work with project teams on drawings which meet and exceed the customer’s requirements (bid and submittal phase).
  • Manage priorities while being involved in multiple projects at the same time.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree of completion in CAD drafting or related field from a technical trade school, plus at least five years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD for electrical drawing and following client standards.
  • Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Knowledge using Autodesk REVIT is a plus
  • Excellent communications skills: Interpersonal, listening, oral and written
  • Skilled in PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office
  • Able to generate layout drawings from sketches and specifications
  • Familiar with design parameters related to electrical work for buildings and water and wastewater treatment plants.
  • Knowledgeable of standard drafting practices and procedures
  • Able to work with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment
  • Able to efficiently schedule and manage time
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member
  • Must be able to achieve generally stated objectives and requirements

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.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

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