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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Survey Technical Lead - CADD - Transportation... - **Company:** State of Minnesota - **Location:** Rochester, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $59,592.0 - $81,266.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Databases, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), MicroStation, Data Processing - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gj06sk ## About the Role Must possess a valid Class D driver's license or an equivalent license from another state and maintain as a condition of employment. **Experience:** The level of experience to perform this job at the TS level can be achieved with: + _Four years of experience performing surveys mapping (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.) which included at least two years of experience utilizing computer-aided drafting and design; OR_ + _Three years of experience performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities AND a combination of one year of experience performing roadway inspection or design._ _Two of the three years of experience must have included utilizing computer-aided drafting and design._ + **Education Substitution:** 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. Preferred Qualifications Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist Additional Requirements Reference/Background Checks: All candidates must submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may include one or all of the following components: + SEMA4 Records Check + Criminal History Check + Employment Reference Check + Education/License Verification + Driver's License Check This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver's License, must submit to a Federal Department of Transportation pre-employment drug test (with negative test results) and is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. ## Description + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment. + Oversees or operates real time kinematic global position systems or total station. + Oversees or performs data comparison from real time kinematic global position systems or total station. + Performs as survey lead in construction survey office activities. + Performs as survey lead in the field activities. + Performs set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment. + Process survey field data using MicroStation software and create new CADD files or merge with existing files as appropriate. + Process electronic field data, build utility and drainage databases and CADD files. + Generate TIN models from field shots or point cloud data from laser scans. + Investigates and locates lot corners, monuments and section corners, leads land survey field work and documentation. + Sets up and operates global positioning systems and base stations. + Communicates with contractors, landowners, consultants and supervisors to report progress or review work assignment. + Prepares, processes and evaluates survey data for location and construction surveys. + Performs file maintenance and back-up of data to close-out and archive projects. + Creates digital terrain models. + Performs as project lead in the development of new or updated data processing procedures, instructing and mentoring survey employees. + Performs mark maintenance of 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd order control monuments. + Assists with and performs as survey crew lead in performing 2 nd order vertical geodetic control surveys. + Leads and assists with performing 3 rd order surveys for photo control, construction and location surveys and right of way monumentation. + Processes geodetic control data and performs technical computations. + Prepares a mapping project. + Performs file maintenance and back-up of regular and archived mapping files. + Performs as survey lead in field construction. + Organize land survey data, analyze, build or process information and assist the land surveyor in resolving issues regarding highway alignments and right of way. + Performs other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Implementing continuous delivery in a data processing pipeline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/73-implementing-continuous-delivery-in-a-data-processing-pipeline) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Databaseless Data Processing - High-Performance for Cloud-Native Apps and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1024-databaseless-data-processing-high-performance-for-cloud-native-apps-and-ai) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) ## Related Articles - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)