Utility CAD Technician

STV; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 61,899 - 70,339; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV is seeking a Utility CAD Technician to join the Carolinas Utility Coordination Practice, based in Raleigh or Charlotte, NC. This role demands proficiency in Bentley software and NCDOT plan reading, as you will work on modeling, estimating, and drafting for various transportation projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with NCDOT projects, along with a collaborative spirit and a commitment to quality. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with NCDOT projects.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously within assigned timelines.
• Familiarity with NCDOT plan reading.

Responsibilities

• Perform modeling, estimating, and drafting using Bentley software.
• Prepare drawings, layouts, and graphic representations for transportation projects.
• Collaborate with production team members and other non-utility groups.
• Adhere to company quality standards and address red-line markups.

Skills

MicroStation

ProjectWise

NCDOT project experience

Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D)

Bentley InRoads

Teamwork skills

Tools

Bentley suite of software products

Geopak

ORD

Job description

STV is looking for a Utility CAD Technician for the Carolinas Utility Coordination Practice, based out of our Raleigh or Charlotte, NC office. This position requires proficiency in the Bentley suite of software products and familiarity with NCDOT plan reading. STV is growing in the utility industry and needs a self‑motivated, energetic employee who wants to join this high‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform modeling, estimating, and drafting using primarily Bentley software on transportation projects, including but not limited to roadway projects and bridge projects, under the guidance of utility coordinators and project managers.
• Prepare drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of transportation projects and utility relocations.
• Assist other non‑utility groups as needed with design, modeling, estimating, and drafting.
• Plot complete roadway/utility plan sets and format CAD drawings to client standards using several software.
• Cut plan sheets and prepare drafting for U‑sheets and UBO plans.
• Adhere to company quality standards with regard to work product.
• Address red–line markups, utility sketches, exhibits, and QC comments from utility coordinators, project managers, and clients to advance roadway and bridge projects to construction.
• Collaborate with other production team members.
• Have an understanding of engineering and architectural documentation and construction, including roadway and bridge infrastructure.
• Must be able to work in a group setting and monitor projects for standards compliance and general modeling errors.
• Review CAD and models for design coordination issues.
• Be versatile utilizing several CAD/BIM software.

Required Experience

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously within assigned timelines.
• Experience with MicroStation and ProjectWise is required; Geopak and ORD experience is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience with NCDOT projects.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Experience with Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) is a plus.
• Experience with Bentley InRoads is a plus.

Compensation Range

$61,899.00 - $70,339.00

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.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. 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.