Minnesota Department of Transportation
Computer Aided Design Technician
Minnesota Department of Transportation, Baxter, Minnesota, United States, 56425
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Minnesota Department of Transportation provided pay range This range is provided by Minnesota Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $55,686.00/yr - $72,015.00/yr
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Recruiting Professional for Minnesota Department of Transportation Job Duties:
Completes computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) functions and calculations to perform technical detail designing and drafting of plans.
Gathers data from other functional areas and follows standards for drafting construction plan(s) and reviews to ensure compliance with CADD data standards and MnDOT’s design standards.
Creates/revises models, alignments, profiles, and super elevations for construction plans.
Computes estimated quantities and pay items for construction plans.
Assists in developing and designing elements for construction plans to ensure MnDOT, AASHTO, and FHWA standards are met.
Uses and maintains project information in an efficient manner so information is readily available for plan preparation and other uses.
Assists with construction limits and earthwork computations.
Assists with cost estimates and in making design decisions with prescribed limits.
Conducts background research on assigned issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Why MnDOT?
We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
12 paid holidays per year
Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
Defined pension plan
Paid life insurance
Paid parental leave available
Some telework may be available
And more!
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience performing roadway, bridge or transportation design activities using Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) or equivalent or related activities.
OR
One year of experience performing roadway, bridge or transportation design activities using CADD or equivalent
AND
one year experience performing preliminary design, roadway or bridge construction, materials, soils, surveys, and/or right of way or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience performing design activities.
Educational Substitution:
A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts.)
AND
Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
Exam Part 2:
Applicants who are made a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 5 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 5 or higher. (Acceptance of the position is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test.) If you’ve previously taken and passed the math and reading assessments, you may be exempt from retesting. Please check with your district HR office.
How to Apply:
Please Apply Online by 11/20/2025:
Go to
www.mn.gov/careers
Click “ Search open positions ”
Enter the Job Opening ID
“89975”
in the Keywords search box and click “ >> ”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “ Apply for Job ”
When prompted for your
Referral Source, please list: Social Media - LinkedIn job Slot
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Contact for Additional Information:
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration and Civil Engineering
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Minnesota Department of Transportation by 2x
Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Pension plan
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
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Minnesota Department of Transportation provided pay range This range is provided by Minnesota Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $55,686.00/yr - $72,015.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Minnesota Department of Transportation
Recruiting Professional for Minnesota Department of Transportation Job Duties:
Completes computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) functions and calculations to perform technical detail designing and drafting of plans.
Gathers data from other functional areas and follows standards for drafting construction plan(s) and reviews to ensure compliance with CADD data standards and MnDOT’s design standards.
Creates/revises models, alignments, profiles, and super elevations for construction plans.
Computes estimated quantities and pay items for construction plans.
Assists in developing and designing elements for construction plans to ensure MnDOT, AASHTO, and FHWA standards are met.
Uses and maintains project information in an efficient manner so information is readily available for plan preparation and other uses.
Assists with construction limits and earthwork computations.
Assists with cost estimates and in making design decisions with prescribed limits.
Conducts background research on assigned issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Why MnDOT?
We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
12 paid holidays per year
Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
Defined pension plan
Paid life insurance
Paid parental leave available
Some telework may be available
And more!
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience performing roadway, bridge or transportation design activities using Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) or equivalent or related activities.
OR
One year of experience performing roadway, bridge or transportation design activities using CADD or equivalent
AND
one year experience performing preliminary design, roadway or bridge construction, materials, soils, surveys, and/or right of way or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience performing design activities.
Educational Substitution:
A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts.)
AND
Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
Exam Part 2:
Applicants who are made a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 5 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 5 or higher. (Acceptance of the position is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test.) If you’ve previously taken and passed the math and reading assessments, you may be exempt from retesting. Please check with your district HR office.
How to Apply:
Please Apply Online by 11/20/2025:
Go to
www.mn.gov/careers
Click “ Search open positions ”
Enter the Job Opening ID
“89975”
in the Keywords search box and click “ >> ”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “ Apply for Job ”
When prompted for your
Referral Source, please list: Social Media - LinkedIn job Slot
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Contact for Additional Information:
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration and Civil Engineering
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Minnesota Department of Transportation by 2x
Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Pension plan
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
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