Design Associate Jobs in Rockaway, NJ (NOW HIRING)

STV is seeking a CAD Technician with 5+ years of experience to support transportation and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will provide CADD production support for roadway and transit projects, working closely with engineers and designers to develop accurate, standards-compliant drawings and models.

***** OpenRoads, OpenBridge, OpenBuildings profciency is required to be considered*****

*****No sponsorships are available for this position*****

Position Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain roadway and transportation design drawings and models using OpenRoads, OpenBuildings, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD.

• Produce plans, profiles, cross-sections, and construction documents in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards.

• Collaborate with civil engineers and BIM leads to translate engineering concepts into coordinated CAD/BIM deliverables.

• Perform QA/QC checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with state DOT, transit agency, and federal standards.

• Manage, organize, and maintain project files using ProjectWise or similar document management systems.

• Support coordination across disciplines and assist with design updates throughout various project phases (concept through construction).

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certification in CAD, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience supporting civil or transportation engineering projects.

• Proficiency working within Bentley Open products and AutoCAD-based platforms.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers using CAD and BIM workflows, including Revit when required.

• Experience supporting projects for MTA, Port Authority, NJ Transit, and/or NYSDOT.

• Strong ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, and design standards.

Technical Skills

• OpenRoads

• OpenBuildings

• OpenBridge

• MicroStation

• Civil 3D

• AutoCAD

• ProjectWise (or similar document management systems)

Nice to have skills

• Experience with multi-discipline coordination in BIM environments

• Familiarity with agency-specific CAD/BIM standards and naming conventions

• Experience working on large-scale transportation or transit infrastructure projects

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines

• Proactive approach to problem-solving

Compensation Range:

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 (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.