CAD Technician / Modeler

CAD Technician / Modeler

Location: New Jersey

STV is seeking an experienced CAD Technician / Modeler to join our New Jersey transportation team. In this role, you will support major highway and bridge infrastructure projects by creating high-quality drawings and 3D models using Bentley and BIM technologies. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams to develop deliverables that meet client standards and project requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working on complex transportation projects and wants to contribute to the development of critical public infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Create and develop construction drawings and 3D models using established CAD/BIM standards and client requirements.
• Prepare transportation design deliverables, including plans, profiles, sections, details, and exhibits.
• Coordinate CAD and BIM information with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Identify and resolve drawing and modeling issues with minimal supervision.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting project schedules and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with client standards, workflows, and software environments.
• Support the production of accurate and high-quality project documentation.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting & Design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of transportation drafting and/or modeling experience.
• Strong experience with:
  • MicroStation
  • Bentley modeling tools
  • Revit
  • CAD/BIM standards and workflows
  • Plan, detail, and presentation development
• Ability to work independently and efficiently solve technical challenges.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working within project-specific CAD/BIM environments and software workspaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects for:
  • New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)
  • New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA)
  • NJ Transit
  • Other major transportation agencies
• Proficiency with:
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • Bentley OpenRoads
  • Bentley OpenBridge
  • Bentley OpenRail
• Bentley software certifications are a plus.

Why Join STV?

• Work on large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects that impact communities throughout the region.
• Collaborate with experienced transportation professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Gain exposure to advanced CAD, BIM, and digital delivery technologies.
• Be part of a team-focused environment that values innovation, quality, and professional growth.

Compensation Range:

$92,510.00 - $105,125.00

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.

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.