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The WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is recruiting for a Photogrammetry and LiDAR Specialist (Transportation Specialist Senior or Advanced). This position is located in the Photogrammetry unit within the Bureau of Technical Services!
This full time permanent position will he headquartered out of: Madison.
Position Summary
Acting under the general supervision of the Photogrammetry Unit Supervisor, this position supports the generation of Photogrammetric, LiDAR, and Imagery products. Activities include stereocompilation of engineering quality planimetric (ground features) maps and DTMs (elevation data) with a varying degree of complexity by independently interpreting and extracting data from aerial imagery and LiDAR point clouds.
Additional activities include assisting with the development of analytical triangulation (AT) solutions linking aerial imagery to ground control; supporting the generation of digital orthoimagery and mosaics; and supporting the development of flight plans and ground control target layout designs for photogrammetry projects.
This position operates softcopy workstations using a variety of exclusive Photogrammetry, LiDAR, and Imagery software programs. Experience using Photogrammetry stereo compilation software with aerial imagery and LiDAR data is required.
Special requirements:
- Ability to use both hands for stereo compliation hardware
- Selected candidate must pass a stereo test prior to receiving an official offer. This test will be conducted in Madison WI.
To review the full position description, please email Sonam Lhanze at sonam1.lhanze@dot.wi.gov
Salary Information
The Senior level position is in schedule-range (14-14) with an annual salary of $63,170 – $72,800.
The Advanced level position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $67,746 – $87,360.
This position offers excellent benefits. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.
Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, Wisconsin residency is not required. However, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may at times need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants at the Entry level will have experience with all the following:
- Experience in the application of Photogrammetric principles, methods, standards, instrumentation, and techniques.
- Experience in 3D stereo compilation methods of LiDAR and Imagery data utilizing MicroStation or Bentley Open Roads, combined with Datem or Intergraph platforms.
At the Advanced level, applicants will have experience with the following:
Experience with flight planning concepts / ground control layout, and LiDAR acquisition workflows.
Deadline to Apply
Deadline to apply is Monday June 30th 2025 at 11:59pm CST.