Utility CAD Technician

About the role

STV is looking for a Utility CAD Technician for the Carolinas Utility Coordination Practice, based out of our Charleston, SC, and/or Columbia SC office. This position requires proficiency in the Bentley suite of software products and familiarity with SCDOT and NCDOT plan reading. STV is growing in the utility industry and needs a self‑motivated, energetic employee who wants to join this high‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform modeling, estimating, and drafting using primarily Bentley software on transportation projects, including roadway and bridge projects, under the guidance of utility coordinators and project managers.
• Prepare drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of transportation projects and utility relocations.
• Assist other non‑utility groups as needed with design, modeling, estimating, and drafting.
• Plot complete roadway/utility plan sets and format CAD drawings to client standards using several software.
• Cut plan sheets and prepare drafting for U‑sheets and UBO plans.
• Adhere to company quality standards with regard to work product.
• Address red‑line markups, utility sketches, exhibits, and QC comments from utility coordinators, project managers, and clients to advance roadway and bridge projects to construction.
• Collaborate with other production team members.
• Have an understanding of engineering and architectural documentation and construction, including roadway and bridge infrastructure.
• Work in a group setting and monitor projects for standards compliance and general modeling errors.
• Review CAD and models for design coordination issues.
• Be versatile utilizing several CAD/BIM software.

Requirements

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously within assigned timelines.
• Experience with MicroStation and ProjectWise is required.
• Geopak and ORD experience is a plus.
• 5+ years experience with SCDOT or NCDOT projects required.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Experience with Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) is a plus.
• Experience with Bentley InRoads is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back‑Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Pay

Compensation Range: $80,443.00 - $91,413.00