Technician CAD

STV•New York, NY

About The Position

STV is seeking a CAD Technician with 2+ years of experience to support transportation and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will provide CADD support for roadway and transit projects, working closely with engineers and designers to develop accurate, standards-compliant drawings and models. Position Responsibilities Develop, update, and maintain roadway and transportation design drawings and models using OpenRoads, OpenBuildings, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD. Produce plans, profiles, cross-sections, and construction documents in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards. Collaborate with civil engineers and BIM leads to translate engineering concepts into coordinated CAD/BIM deliverables. Perform QA/QC checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with state DOT, transit agency, and federal standards. Manage, organize, and maintain project files using ProjectWise or similar document management systems. Support coordination across disciplines and assist with design updates throughout various project phases (concept through construction). Required Qualifications Associate’s degree or technical certification in CAD, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline. 2+ years of experience supporting civil or transportation engineering projects. Proficiency working within Bentley Open products and AutoCAD-based platforms. Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers using CAD and BIM workflows, including Revit when required. Experience supporting projects for MTA, Port Authority, NJ Transit, and/or NYSDOT. Strong ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, and design standards. Technical Skills OpenRoads OpenBuildings MicroStation Civil 3D AutoCAD ProjectWise (or similar document management systems) Nice to have skills Experience with multi-discipline coordination in BIM environments Familiarity with agency-specific CAD/BIM standards and naming conventions Experience working on large-scale transportation or transit infrastructure projects Key Competencies Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Effective communication and teamwork skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines Proactive approach to problem-solving Level II: · SKILL: Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks. · JOB COMPLEXITY: Works on assignments that are semi routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice. · SUPERVISION: Normally follows established procedures on routine work; requires instructions only on new assignments. Compensation Range: $56,523.00 - $75,364.00 Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following 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 (16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or technical certification in CAD, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
2+ years of experience supporting civil or transportation engineering projects.
Proficiency working within Bentley Open products and AutoCAD-based platforms.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers using CAD and BIM workflows, including Revit when required.
Experience supporting projects for MTA, Port Authority, NJ Transit, and/or NYSDOT.
Strong ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, and design standards.
OpenRoads
OpenBuildings
MicroStation
Civil 3D
AutoCAD
ProjectWise (or similar document management systems)

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-discipline coordination in BIM environments
Familiarity with agency-specific CAD/BIM standards and naming conventions
Experience working on large-scale transportation or transit infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain roadway and transportation design drawings and models using OpenRoads, OpenBuildings, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD.
Produce plans, profiles, cross-sections, and construction documents in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards.
Collaborate with civil engineers and BIM leads to translate engineering concepts into coordinated CAD/BIM deliverables.
Perform QA/QC checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with state DOT, transit agency, and federal standards.
Manage, organize, and maintain project files using ProjectWise or similar document management systems.
Support coordination across disciplines and assist with design updates throughout various project phases (concept through construction).

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 (16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships