Engineering Specialist I

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Engineering Specialist I

Salary

$48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-03450

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

03/18/2025

Closing Date

3/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineering Specialist I

Position Number

60025390

Salary Grade

NC13

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Two positions, numbers 60025390 and 60025403 are being filled through this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for both positions.

Salary Grade: NC13 Salary Range: $48,222 - $84,388

The Photogrammetry Unit acquires aerial imagery and generates geospatial information products used for transportation planning, design, and construction. It additionally uses advanced technology to obtain reliable information on the environment by recording, interpreting, and measuring remotely sensed data. The unit also partners with other government agencies for statewide orthophotography and aerial LiDAR elevation data programs, serving as NCDOT's subject matter experts for aerial surveying. For more information about the Unit, please watch thisvideo (https://youtu.be/PEpjkw-lIh8) .

We have openings for two Engineering Specialist I to provide geomatics engineering support in the investigation, planning, reviewing, evaluating and the execution of complex geospatial mapping.

In this role you will provide:

• Technical support to engineers and technicians in the production of geospatial products for use in transportation planning, design, and construction.

• Assistance with training and technical support to facilitate the access and utilization of Photogrammetry Unit products and statewide geospatial data sets.

• Assistance with the evaluation of new photogrammetric hardware, software, processes, and procedures.

• Assistance with the development of flight maps, navigation data, panel plans and sensor operation.

• Assistance with the analysis of technical problems and the development of technical solutions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of the concepts, practices, and theories used in geomatics, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and conventional surveying as related to transportation planning, design, construction, and maintenance.

• Knowledge of image orthorectification processes and associated software, and use of Bentley Connect Open Roads Design (ORD), Summit Evolution DAT/EM photogrammetric Software, Z/I photogrammetric software, Bentley’s iTwin, non-metric camera photogrammetric software such as Trimble Inpho UASMaster, point cloud editing software, and datum/coordinate transformation software.

• Demonstrated ability to perform complex and advanced assignments such as inspecting, analyzing, evaluating, and recommending corrective actions for technical work.

• Experience using photogrammetric analytical stereoplotting instruments and software, stereoscopically perceiving aerial imagery, and precise measurement of planimetric and terrain features in accordance with NCDOT standards and specifications.

• Experience performing moderately complex technical work in photogrammetric processes in adherence with NCDOT Photogrammetry’s codes/standards.

• Experience effectively communicating, using verbal and nonverbal skills, intermediate level technical facts in a clear, concise, and organized manner.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate’s degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Kayren Williamson 919-707-7092 / knwilliamson@ncdot.gov

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of the concepts, practices, and theories used in geomatics, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and conventional surveying as related to transportation planning, design, construction, and maintenance?

• None

• Limited

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  03

  Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of the concepts, practices, and theories used in geomatics, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and conventional surveying related to transportation planning, design, construction, and maintenance.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of image orthorectification processes and associated software, and use of Bentley Connect Open Roads Design (ORD), Summit Evolution DAT/EM photogrammetric Software, Z/I photogrammetric software, Bentley’s iTwin, non-metric camera photogrammetric software such as Trimble Inpho UASMaster, point cloud editing software, and datum/coordinate transformation software?

• None

• Limited

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  05

  Explain how you have knowledge of image orthorectification processes and associated software, and use of Bentley Connect Open Roads Design (ORD), Summit Evolution DAT/EM photogrammetric Software, Z/I photogrammetric software, Bentley’s iTwin, non-metric camera photogrammetric software such as Trimble Inpho UASMaster, point cloud editing software, and datum/coordinate transformation software.

  06

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated performing complex and advanced assignments such as inspecting, analyzing, evaluating, and recommending corrective actions for technical work?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  07

  Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to perform complex and advanced assignments such as inspecting, analyzing, evaluating, and recommending corrective actions for technical work.

  08

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience using photogrammetric analytical stereoplotting instruments and software, stereoscopically perceiving aerial imagery, and precise measurement of planimetric and terrain features in accordance with NCDOT standards and specifications?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  09

  Explain how you have experience using photogrammetric analytical stereoplotting instruments and software, stereoscopically perceiving aerial imagery, and precise measurement of planimetric and terrain features in accordance with NCDOT standards and specifications.

  10

  Which of the following best describes your level experience performing moderately complex technical work in photogrammetric processes in adherence with NCDOT Photogrammetry’s codes/standards?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have the experience performing moderately complex technical work in photogrammetric processes in adherence with NCDOT Photogrammetry’s codes/standards.

  12

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience effectively communicating, using verbal and nonverbal skills, intermediate level technical facts in a clear, concise, and organized manner?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1-2 Years

• 2-3 Years

• 3-4 Years

• 4-5 Years

• 5 or More Years

  13

  Explain how you have experience effectively communicating, using verbal and nonverbal skills, intermediate level technical facts in a clear, concise, and organized manner.

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State of North Carolina

Website

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