CAD Designer

Prepares technical CAD drawings and construction plans; assists with design within established specifications using field data; and supports cost estimating for construction projects. Provides engineering support services including conducting initial surveys, staking construction sites, performing construction inspections, and preparing final record drawings. Starting Pay is $31.11 per hour. 

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:
Day-to-Day:

• Perform drafting tasks requiring the reduction of field notes to plan and map form and create other drawings as required.
• Perform all necessary computer aided drafting in the preparation of construction plans.
• Assist supervisory staff with the preliminary and final design of detailed municipal construction projects; create legal description documents for review by supervisory staff.
• Assists in preparation of project cost splits, estimates, and other spreadsheets utilizing MS Excel software.
• Assists in developing project specifications, supplemental agreements, change orders, work orders, etc. for bid and construction documents.
• Create and maintain computer generated (CAD) and hand drafted maps of existing infrastructure.  
• Create and maintain specialty maps and plans as required. 
• Maintain all computerized and hand drafted plats and tax maps, updating them as required.
• Stake out construction plans, provide grades, and alignment for street improvements, including streets, curb, gutter, water, and sewer. 
• Conduct precise construction and preliminary surveying and associated engineering work. 
• Prepare and update time sheets for the Engineering Department.
• Locate existing utilities and stake proposed utilities for contractors and construction crews. 
• Process right of way utility permits from utility companies.
• Perform field construction inspection and evaluation on most municipal types of construction work. 
• Expect to perform outdoor field work during construction season.

Regularly: 

• Attends construction meetings to address issues and concerns prior to and during construction.
• Assists with special assessment calculations, computes the portion of cost attributable to the property owner and creates spreadsheets. 
• Complete various office duties, including creating time sheets, ordering office supplies, plotter maintenance, etc.
• Assist with the maintenance and submittal of annual state aid needs and road mileage certification to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Required: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a municipal or civil engineering position utilizing AutoCAD. 
Minimum Education Requirements: Associate degree in drafting, engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification: Valid MN Class D driver’s license or equivalent, Minnesota Certified Construction Technician card with Erosion/Sediment Control – Inspector and Level II competencies in Bituminous Street, Concrete Field, and Grading and Base must be obtained within two (2) years of hire.
Physical:

• Works primarily in the office and must be able to sit for long periods of time at a computer. 
• Occasional time is spent in the field or at construction sites, so incumbent must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Intermittent exposure to all manner of unknown materials that enter the waste stream, some of which are likely to present hazards if not correctly handled.
• Stand, walk, bend, and stoop as appropriate to survey sites.
• Intermittently lift 30-50 lbs. of surveying and other related equipment, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally. 
• Protective gear, including gloves, hardhat, vest, steel toe boots, and eye protection may be worn intermittently. 
• Work in confined spaces occasionally. 
• Work safely next to moving traffic and loud noises on an intermittent basis. 
• Ability to work long hours such as 60 hours per week drafting and/or on construction projects.

An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:
Knowledge

• AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Surveying instruments GPS Robotic Total Station.
• Topographic surveying.
• Mathematics to perform engineering calculations.
• Utility and street construction practices.
• Thorough understanding of City’s functions, policies, and procedures.

Skills

• Strong mathematical and design skills.
• Strong computer skills. 
• Strong written and oral communications and public relations skills.  
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Follow and relay complex oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer terminal, printer, calculator, fax and copier.

Abilities

• Communicate professionally with public and contractors while on project sites and in the office.
• See colors and understand blueprints and technical drawings. 
• Provide work direction to others. 
• Prioritize work appropriately and meet deadlines.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of associates.

Salary : $31 - $42