Transportation Designer

Apex Companies; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking a CAD/GIS Technician 1 in Florida to convert engineering concepts into buildable transportation plans. Use OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation to develop models, exhibits, and deliverables for roadway, drainage, and multimodal projects across the state of Florida.

You will support design through to final plan production, coordinate with engineers and surveyors, and contribute to QC processes to ensure high-quality construction documents.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing transportation or civil engineering construction plans.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of plan production standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop roadway models and construction plans using OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation.
• Produce plan sheets, cross sections, details, exhibits, and project graphics.
• Support quantity calculations and construction cost estimates.
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, utility coordinators, and other project team members.
• Participate in quality control reviews and maintain project standards.

Skills

Transportation/civil engineering plans

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology/Drafting/Civil Eng Tech

Tools

ProjectWise

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what’s next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

This role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Position Summary

Apex is looking for a Transportation Designer who enjoys turning engineering concepts into high-quality, buildable construction plans. This role plays an important part in the success of our roadway, drainage, sidewalk, trail, and multimodal transportation projects throughout Florida.

Working alongside engineers and project managers, you’ll use OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation to develop models, plans, exhibits, and project deliverables that help our clients improve transportation infrastructure in their communities.

What You’ll Do

You’ll support projects from early design through final plan production, helping transform survey data, engineering concepts, and project requirements into coordinated construction documents.

Typical Responsibilities Include

• Developing roadway models and construction plans using OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation.
• Producing plan sheets, cross sections, details, exhibits, and project graphics.
• Supporting quantity calculations and construction cost estimates.
• Coordinating with engineers, surveyors, utility coordinators, and other project team members.
• Participating in quality control reviews and maintaining project standards.

Required Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Experience preparing transportation or civil engineering construction plans.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of plan production standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
• FDOT roadway design experience.
• Experience with ProjectWise, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, or related software.
• Familiarity with roadway, drainage, intersection, sidewalk, trail, or multimodal transportation projects.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match and tuition assistance.
• Cross-training and opportunities to work on a variety of environmental projects.
• Performance-based bonuses and other incentives.
• Opportunities for continued technical and professional development.
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the best and brightest professionals in the environmental industry.
• Join a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the United States.

Apex Job Title: CAD/GIS Technician 1

Req ID: 11998

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