Senior OpenRoads Designer

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 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 include:

• 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.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range:

$83,978.91 - $95,975.90

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
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• 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.

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.