Architectural Drafting Tech

Architectural Drafting Technician 3 or 2

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To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

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Working Title:
Architectural Drafting Tech 3 or 2

Job Class:
Architectural Drafting Technician 3 OR Architectural Drafting Technician 2

Agency:
Transportation Department

• Job : 92593
• Location
  :
  Oakdale
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 03/04/2026
• Closing Date
  : 03/24/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME
• Division/Unit
  :
  Bridges / Bridge Design Section
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $25.71 - $36.23 / hourly; $53,682 - $75,648 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

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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.

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.

This 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.

** 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.

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, Micro Station, or Open Bridge 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…