Designer Cadd Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $63,284.85 - $84,202.03 Annually
Location : Medina, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26TRNS120FM140
Department: Transportation Project Delivery
Division: Trans Design Division
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County Public Works is seeking a Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)-focused Engineering Technician to join the Design division within the Transportation Project Delivery department. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy roadway design, geometric layout development, and producing high-quality construction plan sets using OpenRoads Designer as their primary tool.
You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technicians to deliver roadway reconstruction projects and will have opportunities for professional and technical growth through training and hands-on design experience.
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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both onsite at the Hennepin County Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota 55340, and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours are flexible between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit-earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Engineering Technician.
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In this position, you will:

• Perform advanced CADD work using OpenRoads Designer as your primary design/drafting platform.
• Create complete construction plan sets, including complex geometric layouts, typical sections, roadway details, and design sheets.
• Develop and verify roadway geometrics, earthwork volumes, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Use tools such as AutoTURN to analyze vehicle movements and ensure design feasibility and safety.
• Maintain plan files, models, standards, and design documentation for project tracking and quality control.
• Support design guideline development and continuously improve CADD workflows aligned with MnDOT standards and other regulatory agencies.
• Assist in providing direction, training, and quality control for other technicians and team members with CADD procedures, plan preparation, and quality checks.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure project goals and timelines are met.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Three years or more of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, or related engineering work.
  • Three years or more of college or technical school credits in a related engineering or computer science field.
  • Current certification as a Certified Survey Technician (CST), Level 2.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Producing roadway plans using OpenRoads Designer, InRoads, Geopak, or Civil 3D.
  • Preparing roadway plan sheets from preliminary design through final plans (title sheets, layouts, construction sheets, removals, standard sheets), while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project specifications.
  • Computing construction quantities using MnDOT's Transport List bid items, including estimating quantities through methods such as area/volume calculations, linear measurements, material takeoffs, and tabulation based on project plan geometry.
  • Leading or coordinating work teams and collaborating across disciplines.
  • Interpreting MnDOT Standard Design Manuals, Technical Memoranda, construction plans, and specifications.
• Ability to:
  • Apply critical thinking and sound judgement within established guidelines.
  • Manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively under minimal supervision.
  • Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

About the department:
We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

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This position is hybrid and will be performed both onsite at the Hennepin County Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota 55340, and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours are flexible between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Select the option(s) that describes your education and experience. Check all that apply.

• I have three years or more of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, or related engineering work
• I have three years or more of college or technical school credits in a related engineering or computer science field
• Current certification as a Certified Survey Technician (CST), Level 2
• None of the above

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Describe your experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, or related engineering work, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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If you have completed post high school education or training, please list the school(s) you attended and indicate your major area(s) of specialization, relevant classes, and any degree(s), credits, or certificate(s) received. If you do not have post high school education, type "None" in the space provided.
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Select all areas in which you have experience.

• Computing construction quantities using MnDOT's Transport List bid items
• Estimating quantities through area/volume calculations, linear measurements, material takeoffs, and tabulation
• Preparing roadway plan sheets from preliminary design through final construction documents
• Creating title sheets, general layouts, construction plans, removal plans, and standard plan sheets
• None of the above

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Describe your experience in the areas you selected above, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Which of the following complex design software do you have experience utilizing? Check all that apply.

• Civil 3D
• Databases
• Geopak
• InRoads
• OpenRoads
• Spreadsheets
• None of the above

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Describe your experience utilizing the complex design software selected above, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience using OpenRoads Designer for roadway design elements such as alignments, profiles, cross sections, or plan sheets?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience using OpenRoads Designer for roadway design elements such as alignments, profiles, cross sections, or plan sheets, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience interpreting MnDOT Standard Design Manuals, Technical Memoranda, construction plans, and specifications?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience interpreting MnDOT Standard Design Manuals, Technical Memoranda, construction plans, and specifications, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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