Civil Technician (Hybrid)

VAA LLC; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Profit-sharing

401(k)

Paid leave

Job summary

VAA LLC is seeking a Civil Technician to join our Minneapolis team and support designers and engineers from concept through construction documents with CAD drafting and standard-compliant drawings.

You will set up plans, identify redlines, and help maintain project archives, with occasional travel to job sites. A certificate in construction/drafting or 1 year of related experience is considered for the role.

Qualifications

• Certificate in construction related design/drafting or higher.
• OR at least 1 year of directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up plans, sections and details to CAD standards under the direction of others.
• Identify redlines on drawings created by others and accurately make required changes.
• Enhance design skills to support the advancement of technical expertise.
• Coordinate plotter maintenance and project archiving as requested.
• May require occasional travel to construction job sites.

Job description

Civil Technician (Hybrid)

Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we’re hiring a Civil Technician. Design the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more‑sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. At VAA, you’ll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem‑solving muscles.

The Civil team is focused on maximizing site functionality through design work that includes roadway / track layouts, utility coordination, stormwater management, site grading, drainage and erosion control, truck simulations and permitting / agency coordination for agribusiness, industrial and commercial facilities.

Your role:

The Technician works with designers and engineers to provide drawing preparation and drafting support for a variety of projects from concept phase through construction documents.

• Set up plans, sections and details to specified CAD standards under the direction of others.
• Identify redlines on drawings created by others and accurately make required changes.
• Enhance design skills to support the advancement of technical expertise.
• Coordinate plotter maintenance and project archiving as requested.
• May require occasional travel to construction job sites.

Your resume must include:

• Certificate in construction related design/drafting or higher.
• OR at least 1 year of directly related experience.

Starting Hourly Range:

$22.00 - $29.00. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.

Benefits:

• H ealth
• dental
• vison
• life insurance
• profit‑sharing
• 401(k)
• paid leave
• and more!

Get to Know VAA

VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity‑handling facilities, and structures for value‑added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry’s leading firms, combining nearly a half‑century of excellence with a vibrant, future‑focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.

Hear first‑hand what it’s like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally:

https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video

Why VAA?

• It’s not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting… get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you’re passionate about. At VAA, we’re committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition.
• Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
• An award‑winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota’s Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025/2026).

Your career. Your talents. Your network.

VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer