Mankato Design (CADD) - Transportation Generalist Senior/Transportation Generalist

Transportation Generalist Senior/Transportation Generalist – Mankato Design | Transportation Generalist Senior Salary Range: $27.14 - $35.09 / hourly $56,668 - $73,267 / annually | Transportation Generalist Salary Range: $25.19 - $31.60 / hourly $52,597 - $65,981 / annually

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This position is located at the D7 Headquarter Building in Mankato and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

Examples of work at the Transportation Generalist Senior level include but are not limited to:

• Gathers data from other functional areas and follows standards for drafting constructions plan(s) and reviews to ensure compliance with CADD data standards and MnDOT’s design standards.
• Completes computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) functions and calculates and applies software programs used to perform technical detail designing and drafting of plans.
• Creates/revises alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and super elevations for construction plans.
• Assist 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.

Examples of work at the Transportation Generalist level include but are not limited to:

• Performs basic/routine technical computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) in accordance with CADD data standards to meet deadlines.
• Assists with performing basic/routine horizontal and vertical geometric designs with typical sections in accordance with MnDOT design standards.
• Assists design leader in preparing plans in accordance with MnDOT standards so that plans are delivered in a timely manner.
• Assists in creating quantity and tabulation tables and charts and performs calculations to ensure they are filled in completely and correctly in accordance with design standards.
• Assembles standard details and drawings in order to have complete plans for contract lettings.
• Assists in assembling and cross-checking construction plans in order to provide an accurate and complete set of bidding documents.
• Uses and maintains project information in an effective manner so that information is readily available for plan preparation and other uses.
• Conducts background research on assigned issues.

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:

The level of experience needed to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist Senior level can be achieved with:

Part 1:

• Two (2) years of experience performing roadway, bridge or transportation design activities using Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) or equivalent or related activities.
• A combination of one year 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.
• Note: A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).
• 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 to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

Part 2: Candidates that are made a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 5 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 5 or higher. (Acceptance of an offer is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test.)

The level of experience needed to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist level can be achieved with:

Part 1:

• One (1) year of experience utilizing computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) or related activities.

OR

• A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).
• 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 to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

Part 2: Candidates that are made a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 5 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 5 or higher. (Acceptance of an offer is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test.)

This posting represents a multi-level posting. If this position is not filled by a qualified applicant at the Transportation Generalist Senior level, the positions will be filled at the Transportation Generalist level.

APPLY ONLINE BY 07/28/2026 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
2. Enter the Job Opening ID “95699” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”
3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
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Contact: Niki Nachreiner (Human Resources Specialist) – Niki.Nachreiner@state.mn.us | 507.317.9655