OpenRoads Designer - Water Practice

STVINC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 87,977 - 100,546; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education

Professional Licensure

Job summary

STV is seeking an OpenRoads Designer (ORD) Specialist in the Water Group to lead and mentor teams in ORD-based water-wastewater design. The role focuses on coordinating 3D utility models, maintaining BIM standards, and delivering high-quality CAD outputs across projects.

The candidate will mentor junior designers, resolve complex OpenRoads issues, and collaborate with clients and STV engineers to ensure design workflows meet schedule and quality targets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the AEC industry with a 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.

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 BIM standards, procedures, and protocols.
• Interface directly with clients and STV engineers to define CAD deliverables, ensuring projects are executed as per CAD protocols.
• Establish and maintain model-driven plan and profile sheets using OpenRoads drawing and sheet models, ensuring consistency through revisions.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior designers and EITs in ORD workflows and standards.
• Troubleshoot complex OpenRoads modeling and sheet production issues, balancing software capability, standards compliance, and project schedules.

Skills

OpenRoads ORD

Microstation/ORD

BIM standards

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Bentley ORD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Position Overview

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

• 10+ 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

$87,977.91 - $100,546.18

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.

Equal Opportunity

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. 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 encourages applicants if their skills and experience align, understanding that research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do; STV believes strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds.