Technician (On-site/Hybrid)
About the role
The Technician works with designers and engineers to provide drawing preparation and drafting support for a variety of projects from concept phase through construction documents.
Responsibilities
- Set up plans, sections and details to specified CAD standards under the direction of others
- Identify redlines on drawings created by others and accurately make required changes
- Enhance design skills to support the advancement of technical expertise
- Coordinate plotter maintenance and project archiving as requested
- May require occasional travel to construction job sites
Requirements
- Certificate in construction related design/drafting or higher
- OR at least 1 year of directly related experience
Pay
Starting Hourly Range: $21.50 - $29.50. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Profit-sharing, 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Flexible schedule options
- Onsite gym
- Employee Assistance Program
- Charitable PTO for volunteer opportunities
- Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement
- Fun opportunities for friendly competition and community events (chili cookoff, homebrew tasting, annual Community Caring Campaign)
Get to Know VAA
VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.
VAA has been recognized by USA Today as a national 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025).