Photogrammetry and LiDAR Specialist

The State of Wisconsin is hiring a Photogrammetry and LiDAR Specialist for their Department of Transportation. This full-time, permanent role can be based in various Wisconsin locations, including Eau Claire. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including paid leave, health benefits, flexible schedules, and telework options. Candidates should be detail-oriented and passionate about improving transportation infrastructure. WisDOT values integrity, diversity, and excellence in its workforce.
Introduction

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 can he headquartered out of: Madison, Waukesha, Green Bay, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Rapids, La Crosse, Eau Claire or Superior!

Benefits

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

Every day, WisDOT’s Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You’ll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you’ll find it’s an awfully rewarding one, too.

We’re looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It’s a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.

Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future – NOW.

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.

You will be expected to come into the office on your start date. Management will determine the specifics regarding work hours. Working from outside of Wisconsin is not permitted. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

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.

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Sonam Lhanze at Sonam1.lhanze@dot.wi.gov or 608-264-7230.. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to apply is Monday June 23rd 2025 at 11:59pm CST.