OpenRoads Designer

STV Incorporated; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Dependent Care

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and Accidental Death &D

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)

Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society

Job summary

STV is seeking an OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Specialist for the Water Group to provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship in Water-Wastewater design for our offices nationwide. Lead development and coordination of 3D utility models in OpenRoads, collaborate on BIM standards, interface with clients, and mentor junior designers, ensuring CAD deliverables meet protocols and project schedules.

Candidates should have 3+ years in AEC with ORD/MicroStation, strong teamwork, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of AEC industry experience with ORD utility relocation design.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
• Experience handling multiple projects under aggressive 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 to develop, implement, and maintain company-wide BIM standards, procedures, and protocols.
• Interface with clients and STV engineers to define CAD deliverables per CAD protocols.
• Establish and maintain model-driven plan and profile sheets using OpenRoads drawing and sheet models.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior designers and EITs in ORD workflows and standards.
• Troubleshoot OpenRoads modeling and sheet production issues balancing software capability, standards, and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Project management

Tools

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Job description

STV is seeking an OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Specialist for our Water Group to provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship in Water-Wastewater design for our offices across the nation. The ideal candidate will have the technical acumen and skills to facilitate smooth design, coordination, and construction workflows while optimizing project quality and productivity.

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.

Requirements

3+ years of AEC industry experience with a strong focus on Microstation/ORD utility relocation design. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to participate in cross-functional teams. Ability to solve problems and carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision. Work on multiple projects simultaneously under aggressive timelines. Strong organizational and project management skills.

Preferred but not Required

Professional Bentley ORD certifications. Understanding of construction scheduling and estimating. Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Revit.

Compensation Range

$58,030.00 - $65,943.00

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 (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 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.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do.

At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

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 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th 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 atstvinc.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.