Roadway Design Technician

This position completes computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) functions and calculations and applies software programs used to perform technical detail designing and drafting of plans. 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. ??? Uses and maintains project information in an efficient manner so information is readily available for plan preparation and other uses. ??? Generates cross-sections and 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 WORK FOR US We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include: ??? 11 paid holidays per year ??? Up to 29 paid vacation days per year ??? 13 paid sick days per year ??? Defined pension plan ??? Vision insurance available ??? Paid life insurance ??? Short & long-term disability available ??? Paid parental leave available ??? Training opportunities ??? 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 of CADD experience in any of the following paraprofessional civil engineering areas: preliminary design, roadway or bridge construction, hydraulics, materials, soils, surveys, traffic engineering and/or right of way may substitute for one year of experience performing design activities. ??? 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. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts). ??? 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. APPLY ONLINE BY 6/4/2021: Go to Click "External Applicants". On the Job Search, enter the Job Opening ID "45846" in the Keywords search box and click Search. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting. Click Apply. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Other - MN Jobs. Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.