Highway Design Tech & CAD Specialist

Stearns-County,-Mn; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Stearns County is seeking a Civil Technology professional to support the road and bridge design program. You will prepare alignments, design hydraulic structures, and produce highway plans using computer tools, while coordinating with utilities and other agencies.

The role requires a strong knowledge of design standards and public communication. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a two-year Civil Technology Certificate or substantial highway experience, MnDOT

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two-year Civil Technology Certificate plus five years related highway technology experience, or nine years of related highway technology experience.
• Meets MnDOT certification requirements for Grading and Base 1 and 2, Bit Street 1 and 2, Concrete Field 1 and 2, Concrete Plant I or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Possess SWPPP Design Certification or have the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications.
• Valid MN Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares alternative alignments and grade lines for highway improvement projects.
• Designs hydraulic structures and storm sewer systems using hydraulic formulas.
• Prepares highway design plans using computer programs.
• Coordinates development of final plans for highway improvement projects.
• Prepares permits for highway design projects.
• Coordinates with utilities to show existing utility information on design plans and assists in design of utility relocations.
• Assists with Right-of-Way projects.
• Assists with highway construction projects.
• Coordinates with other state and local agencies to obtain or transmit information.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding highway projects.
• Attends work in a regular and timely manner.

Skills

Highway design knowledge

Public communication

Reading legal land descriptions

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year Civil Technology Certificate

MnDOT certification requirements (Grading/Base 1&2; Bit Street 1&2; Concrete Field 1&2; Concrete Plant I)

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Stearns County is seeking a Civil Technology professional to support the road and bridge design program. You will prepare alignments, design hydraulic structures, and produce highway plans using computer tools, while coordinating with utilities and other agencies.

The role requires a strong knowledge of design standards and public communication. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a two-year Civil Technology Certificate or substantial highway experience, MnDOT