Utility CAD Technician

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.

• 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.

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously within assigned timelines.
• Experience with Micro Station and Project Wise 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.

$58,804.00 - $66,822.00

• 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