CAD Technician

STV, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 95,975 - 109,686; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking a CAD Technician in Newark, NJ with over 5 years of experience to support various transportation and infrastructure projects. You will provide production support, ensuring accurate and compliant drawings while working closely with engineers.

The ideal candidate must have proficiency in OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and other Bentley products. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), generous paid time off, and continuing education support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting civil or transportation engineering projects.
• Proficiency in Bentley Open products and AutoCAD-based platforms.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain roadway and transportation design drawings and models.
• Produce plans, profiles, cross-sections, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with civil engineers to translate concepts into CAD/BIM deliverables.

Skills

OpenRoads

OpenBuildings

MicroStation

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

ProjectWise

BIM coordination

Education

Associate's degree in CAD, Civil Engineering Technology, or related discipline

Tools

OpenRoads

OpenBuildings

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

STV is seeking a CAD Technician with 5+ years of experience to support transportation and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will provide CADD production support for roadway and transit projects, working closely with engineers and designers to develop accurate, standards-compliant drawings and models.

OpenRoads, OpenBridge, OpenBuildings proficiency is required to be considered

No sponsorships are available for this position

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.
• 5+ 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
• OpenBridge
• 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

Compensation Range: $95,975.90 - $109,686.74

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 (starting at 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 offers fair and transparent pay. The listed pay range is STV's good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary may be outside of this published range based on geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.