Roadway Design Technician - Minnesota Department of Transportation : Job Details

This position completes computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) functions and calculations and applies Open Roads Designer and other software programs used to perform technical detail designing and drafting of plans and preliminary layouts. Some of the other duties include:

• 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 alignments, profiles, cross-sections 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.
• Assists with cost estimates and in making design decisions with prescribed limits.

WHY WORK FOR US

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
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave may be available
• Some telework may be available
• Much more!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of experience utilizing computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) or related activities

OR

• 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.

APPLY ONLINE BY 8/13/2025:

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.