What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Drafter position at MnDOT?
Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:
- Completes computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) functions and calculations and applies Bentley Open Roads software 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 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
- Earn 13 days paid sick time
- 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.
- A combination of 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.
- 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.
Please note: 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.
How to Apply:
Please Apply Online by 3/17/2025:
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers
- Click “Search open positions”
- Enter the Job Opening ID “83909” 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: Online Job Board - really
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Contact for Additional Information:
Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist
Laura.Saari@state.mn.us
651-370-0971
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,872.00 - $70,950.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Baxter, MN 56425: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baxter, MN 56425
Salary : $54,872 - $70,950
