CADD Designer - Transportation Generalist Senior

Working Title

CADD Designer

Transportation Generalist Senior (2 vacancies)

Baxter

$26.67 - $34.49 hourly; $55,686 - $72,015 annually

03/26/2026

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or optional practical training extensions for STEM students; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the start of employment.

• 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 plans 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.

Two years of experience performing roadway, bridge or transportation design activities using Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) or equivalent.

• One year of experience performing roadway, bridge or transportation design activities using CADD or equivalent AND one year of 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 any of the following four‑year degrees: architectural, civil or mechanical engineering; land surveying/geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience (transcripts must be submitted).
• 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 maintain routine written logs and simple records.

Successful candidate must pass past‑employer reference checks and a criminal history check. Background investigation may include SEMA4 records check, criminal history check, employment reference check and education/license verification.

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Contact:
Collette Skroch, collette.skroch.us, 218‑232‑0542.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job #, the Working Title and a valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Collette Skroch.

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and encourage applicants of color and Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities.…