Utility CAD Technician

STV; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 58,804 - 66,822; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

STV is seeking a Utility CAD Technician for the Carolinas Utility Coordination Practice based in Charleston and Columbia, SC. This role requires expertise in Bentley software and familiarity with SCDOT and NCDOT plan reading. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include performing modeling, drafting, preparing drawings, and collaborating with project teams to ensure quality and compliance with company standards. Excellent teamwork skills and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with SCDOT or NCDOT projects required.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience collaborating within teams and adhering to timelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform modeling, estimating, and drafting for transportation projects.
• Prepare drawings, layouts, and other graphic representations.
• Address red-line markups and comments from project managers.

Skills

Proficiency in Bentley software

Experience with SCDOT or NCDOT

Strong teamwork skills

Tools

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D)

Geopak

ORD

Bentley InRoads

Job description

Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• Perform modeling, estimating, and drafting using primarily Bentley software on transportation projects, including roadway 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.
• Understand engineering and architectural documentation and construction, including roadway and bridge infrastructure.
• 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 experience with SCDOT or NCDOT projects required.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Experience with Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) is a plus.
• Experience with Bentley InRoads is a plus.

Compensation Range

$58,804.00 - $66,822.00

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