Lead OpenRoads Designer - Water/Wastewater

STV, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Licensure support

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking an OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Specialist to lead Water-Wastewater design efforts and mentor junior designers.

The role focuses on OpenRoads modeling, CAD deliverables, and coordinating with engineers and clients to ensure high-quality, compliant outputs. The candidate will guide 3D utility model development, establish BIM standards, and resolve complex design challenges across multiple projects while maintaining scheduling discipline.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of AEC industry experience focused on MicroStation/ORD utility relocation design.
• Strong interpersonal skills to participate in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
• Able to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and coordination of 3D utility models in OpenRoads, including complex vertical geometry, utility crossings, and conflict resolution with roadway and drainage elements.
• Collaborate with technical and design teams to develop, implement, and maintain company-wide BIM standards, procedures, and protocols.
• Interface directly with clients and STV engineers to define CAD deliverables, ensuring projects are executed as per agreed-upon CAD protocols.
• Establish and maintain model-driven plan and profile sheets using OpenRoads drawing and sheet models, ensuring consistency throughout design revisions.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior designers and EITs in ORD workflows and standards.
• Troubleshoot complex OpenRoads modeling and sheet production issues, providing solutions that balance software capability, standards compliance, and project schedules.

Skills

OpenRoads

MicroStation

ORD

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Organizational skills

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

Bentley ORD cert

Job description

STV, Inc. is seeking an OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Specialist to lead Water-Wastewater design efforts and mentor junior designers.

The role focuses on OpenRoads modeling, CAD deliverables, and coordinating with engineers and clients to ensure high-quality, compliant outputs. The candidate will guide 3D utility model development, establish BIM standards, and resolve complex design challenges across multiple projects while maintaining scheduling discipline.