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Architectural Drafting Technician 3 or 2 | Salary Range: $25.71 - $36.23 / hourly; $53,682 - $75,648 / annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our MnDOT team in Oakdale, MN ! Begin your journey today and check us out:

These positions are located at the Bridge Office in Oakdale and may have flexibility to 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.

Our Architectural Drafting Technician position supports the Bridge Office by drafting preliminary and final structural plans and architectural drawings, and with review and approval of structural plans and shop drawings prepared by others.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn About Our Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
• Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
• Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
• At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:

Architectural Drafting Technician 3 Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate of Arts degree in Architectural Drafting, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field, plus one year of architectural drafting experience OR
• Five years of architectural drafting experience; AND

Experience must also demonstrate:

• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and techniques sufficient to compute alignments and grades; and
• Knowledge and application of AutoCAD, MicroStation, or OpenBridge Modeler; and
• Knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, algebra, and mathematics; and
• Graphic skills sufficient to represent the three-dimensional quality of bridge components in a two-dimensional plan format.

Architectural Drafting Technician 2 Minimum Qualifications:

An Associate of Arts degree in Architectural Drafting, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field OR two years of architectural drafting experience, AND

Experience must also demonstrate:

• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and techniques sufficient to compute alignments and grades; and
• Knowledge and application of AutoCAD, MicroStation, or OpenBridge Modeler; and
• Knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, algebra, and mathematics; and
• Graphic skills sufficient to represent the three-dimensional quality of bridge components in a two-dimensional plan format.

ATTENTION APPLICANTS: This vacancy is being announced at two different job classes at the same time, Architectural Drafting Technician 3 and Architectural Drafting Technician 2. The final class and starting salary are dependent on the successful applicant’s qualifications. Additionally, this posting will be used to fill two (2) positions.

APPLY ONLINE BY 03/24/2026 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

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Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330

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