Texas Department of Transportation
Remote Sensing Specialist I, or II (Photogrammetry, Lidar, UAS) - Design Divisio
Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Remote Sensing Specialist I, or II (Photogrammetry, Lidar, UAS) - Design Division - Austin, TX
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The candidate will perform advanced technical photogrammetric processing and extraction, as well as UAS and mobile Lidar collection, processing, and extraction services to produce design-level mapping and digital terrain models (DTMs) for transportation engineering design projects. The Remote Sensing Specialist II may serve as a Project Leader with additional responsibilities that include training, production oversight, or project leadership. Work may involve contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform assignments independently; however, any unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Remote Sensing Specialist I:
Analyzes existing procedures and implements new or revised methods.
Coordinates projects within the remote sensing section and monitors project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
Digitizes complex planimetric features and Digital Terrain Models, break lines and mass points directly from aerial imagery to create highly technical design level mapping used for transportation design on a digital stereo workstation.
Identifies and develops possible solutions for recurring quality control problems.
Performs backup of projects; ensures adherence to quality control procedures.
May train less tenured remote sensing specialists.
Operates a digital stereo workstation to acquire stereo-triangulation or digital terrain data.
Requests data to be archived and finalized for deliverables.
Keeps abreast of technological advancements in photogrammetry, remote sensing, and related computer software and hardware, including the collection, analysis, processing, and interpretation of geospatial data.
Processes and digitizes planimetric features and digital models from multi-sensor remote sensing data including aerial imagery, Lidar, and SfM outputs.
Works with project data from various remote sensing platforms including digital imagery, Lidar point clouds, and other datasets.
May serve on departmental teams, task forces and committees.
Works with graphic files --including remote sensing imagery, mapping products, and geospatial datasets-- into engineering design project files, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project specifications and digital delivery workflows.
Develops mission planning for aerial and terrestrial data acquisition, ensuring alignment with engineering design requirements and project goals.
May provide computer support and advice to the remote sensing section.
Installs software required for remote sensing data analysis.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Remote Sensing Specialist II: All of the above and:
May serve as a project leader.
Determines operational, technical and support requirements for remote sensing hardware/software.
Installs and evaluates new software and hardware.
Coordinates and/or performs the backup of projects; ensures adherence to quality control procedures.
Provides computer support and advice to the remote sensing section.
Serves on departmental teams, task forces and committees.
Trains less tenured remote sensing specialists.
Designs and implements quality assurance protocols for multi-sensor remote sensing data used in engineering design.
Develops and oversees mission planning for aerial and terrestrial data acquisition, ensuring alignment with engineering design requirements and project goals.
Manages project data from various remote sensing platforms including digital imagery, Lidar point clouds, and other datasets.
Reviews, edits, and integrates graphic files --including remote sensing imagery, mapping products, and geospatial datasets-- into engineering design project files, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project specifications and digital delivery workflows.
Provides on-demand support for districts and divisions on routine remote sensing procedures and workflows.
Recommends emerging remote sensing technologies and methodologies for adoption within the agency.
Minimum Qualifications: Remote Sensing Specialist I: Education:
Bachelor's Degree in geomatics, cartography, mapping, surveying or related discipline
Experience:
2 YEARS in remote sensing, cartography, mapping, surveying, or related experience.
Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent.
Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Remote Sensing Specialist II: Education:
Bachelor's Degree in geomatics, cartography, mapping, surveying or related discipline
Experience:
4 YEARS remote sensing, cartography, mapping, surveying, or related experience.
Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent.
Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
SPRS Certified Photogrammetrist or ASPRS Certified Lidar Technologist preferred for Remote Sensing Specialist II position.
Knowledge of Mobile and UAS Lidar systems, software and extraction techniques.
Familiarity with any of the following software:
Bentley iTwin Capture Modeler
TerraSolid
Hexagon ImageStation
TopoDOT
Competencies: Remote Sensing Specialist I: Knowledge of:
Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
Higher mathematics
Geography
Cartography
Remote Sensing Technologies and Systems
Applicable policies and procedures
Proficient skill in:
Maintaining effective working relationships with others
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Using applicable equipment of the trade
Maintaining a safe working environment
Skills in:
Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Using remote sensing equipment
Ability to:
Communicate effectively
View objects in three dimensions
Remote Sensing Specialist II: Considerable knowledge of:
Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
Higher mathematics
Geography
Cartography
Remote Sensing Technologies and Systems
Applicable policies and procedures
Proficient skill in:
Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
Planning, directing, coordinating and leading the work of others
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Evaluating products, equipment and material
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Using remote sensing equipment
Using applicable equipment of the trade
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Maintaining a safe working environment
Ability to:
Communicate effectively
View objects in three dimensions
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Medium work: Occasionally carry survey tripods and survey instruments up to 25 lbs and the ability to lift 50 lbs above shoulder level, to install a mobile Lidar scanner with a co-worker to mount on top of a state vehicle pickup cap.
Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Climbing – ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
Stooping – bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
Sitting – prolonged periods of time to process and collect mapping data.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity – work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Conditions of Employment: Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.
Position Information Want to make a difference in the geospatial world? TxDOT's Design Division is hiring a Remote Sensing Specialist in Austin, Texas.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of transportation-focused remote sensing. If you're a professional passionate about mapping technologies and eager to apply your skills in stereo Aerial Photogrammetry, Mobile Lidar, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drone) Photogrammetry and Lidar, and Structure from Motion (SfM), we'd love to hear from you.
As a Remote Sensing Specialist you'll perform image assessment, point selection, mensuration, triangulation, orthorectification, and dynamic range adjustments, use advanced sensors and software to produce CAD-based mapping and image products, align and extract mapping data from mobile and aerial Lidar point clouds and evaluate and extract elevation data from stereo imagery and 3D datasets. If you're excited by the idea of traveling across Texas to collect and process geospatial data that directly supports infrastructure development, this role offers the perfect blend of technical fieldwork and office expertise.
This is a highly technical and rewarding career opportunity for someone ready to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects across Texas. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, precision, and collaboration in the remote sensing industry.
Stassney Campus
https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA
Remote Sensing Specialist I - B22 Salary Range $65,000.00 - $85,000.00
Remote Sensing Specialist II - B24 Salary Range $75,000.00 - $95,000.00
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Benefits And Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Job Information Information Technology
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Nov 4, 2025, 8:00:17 AM
State Job Title/s: Geographic Info Specialist III/ IV
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Additional Applicant Information for applicants
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The candidate will perform advanced technical photogrammetric processing and extraction, as well as UAS and mobile Lidar collection, processing, and extraction services to produce design-level mapping and digital terrain models (DTMs) for transportation engineering design projects. The Remote Sensing Specialist II may serve as a Project Leader with additional responsibilities that include training, production oversight, or project leadership. Work may involve contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform assignments independently; however, any unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Remote Sensing Specialist I:
Analyzes existing procedures and implements new or revised methods.
Coordinates projects within the remote sensing section and monitors project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
Digitizes complex planimetric features and Digital Terrain Models, break lines and mass points directly from aerial imagery to create highly technical design level mapping used for transportation design on a digital stereo workstation.
Identifies and develops possible solutions for recurring quality control problems.
Performs backup of projects; ensures adherence to quality control procedures.
May train less tenured remote sensing specialists.
Operates a digital stereo workstation to acquire stereo-triangulation or digital terrain data.
Requests data to be archived and finalized for deliverables.
Keeps abreast of technological advancements in photogrammetry, remote sensing, and related computer software and hardware, including the collection, analysis, processing, and interpretation of geospatial data.
Processes and digitizes planimetric features and digital models from multi-sensor remote sensing data including aerial imagery, Lidar, and SfM outputs.
Works with project data from various remote sensing platforms including digital imagery, Lidar point clouds, and other datasets.
May serve on departmental teams, task forces and committees.
Works with graphic files --including remote sensing imagery, mapping products, and geospatial datasets-- into engineering design project files, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project specifications and digital delivery workflows.
Develops mission planning for aerial and terrestrial data acquisition, ensuring alignment with engineering design requirements and project goals.
May provide computer support and advice to the remote sensing section.
Installs software required for remote sensing data analysis.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Remote Sensing Specialist II: All of the above and:
May serve as a project leader.
Determines operational, technical and support requirements for remote sensing hardware/software.
Installs and evaluates new software and hardware.
Coordinates and/or performs the backup of projects; ensures adherence to quality control procedures.
Provides computer support and advice to the remote sensing section.
Serves on departmental teams, task forces and committees.
Trains less tenured remote sensing specialists.
Designs and implements quality assurance protocols for multi-sensor remote sensing data used in engineering design.
Develops and oversees mission planning for aerial and terrestrial data acquisition, ensuring alignment with engineering design requirements and project goals.
Manages project data from various remote sensing platforms including digital imagery, Lidar point clouds, and other datasets.
Reviews, edits, and integrates graphic files --including remote sensing imagery, mapping products, and geospatial datasets-- into engineering design project files, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project specifications and digital delivery workflows.
Provides on-demand support for districts and divisions on routine remote sensing procedures and workflows.
Recommends emerging remote sensing technologies and methodologies for adoption within the agency.
Minimum Qualifications: Remote Sensing Specialist I: Education:
Bachelor's Degree in geomatics, cartography, mapping, surveying or related discipline
Experience:
2 YEARS in remote sensing, cartography, mapping, surveying, or related experience.
Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent.
Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Remote Sensing Specialist II: Education:
Bachelor's Degree in geomatics, cartography, mapping, surveying or related discipline
Experience:
4 YEARS remote sensing, cartography, mapping, surveying, or related experience.
Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent.
Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
SPRS Certified Photogrammetrist or ASPRS Certified Lidar Technologist preferred for Remote Sensing Specialist II position.
Knowledge of Mobile and UAS Lidar systems, software and extraction techniques.
Familiarity with any of the following software:
Bentley iTwin Capture Modeler
TerraSolid
Hexagon ImageStation
TopoDOT
Competencies: Remote Sensing Specialist I: Knowledge of:
Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
Higher mathematics
Geography
Cartography
Remote Sensing Technologies and Systems
Applicable policies and procedures
Proficient skill in:
Maintaining effective working relationships with others
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Using applicable equipment of the trade
Maintaining a safe working environment
Skills in:
Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Using remote sensing equipment
Ability to:
Communicate effectively
View objects in three dimensions
Remote Sensing Specialist II: Considerable knowledge of:
Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
Higher mathematics
Geography
Cartography
Remote Sensing Technologies and Systems
Applicable policies and procedures
Proficient skill in:
Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
Planning, directing, coordinating and leading the work of others
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Evaluating products, equipment and material
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Using remote sensing equipment
Using applicable equipment of the trade
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Maintaining a safe working environment
Ability to:
Communicate effectively
View objects in three dimensions
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Medium work: Occasionally carry survey tripods and survey instruments up to 25 lbs and the ability to lift 50 lbs above shoulder level, to install a mobile Lidar scanner with a co-worker to mount on top of a state vehicle pickup cap.
Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Climbing – ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
Stooping – bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
Sitting – prolonged periods of time to process and collect mapping data.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity – work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Conditions of Employment: Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.
Position Information Want to make a difference in the geospatial world? TxDOT's Design Division is hiring a Remote Sensing Specialist in Austin, Texas.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of transportation-focused remote sensing. If you're a professional passionate about mapping technologies and eager to apply your skills in stereo Aerial Photogrammetry, Mobile Lidar, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drone) Photogrammetry and Lidar, and Structure from Motion (SfM), we'd love to hear from you.
As a Remote Sensing Specialist you'll perform image assessment, point selection, mensuration, triangulation, orthorectification, and dynamic range adjustments, use advanced sensors and software to produce CAD-based mapping and image products, align and extract mapping data from mobile and aerial Lidar point clouds and evaluate and extract elevation data from stereo imagery and 3D datasets. If you're excited by the idea of traveling across Texas to collect and process geospatial data that directly supports infrastructure development, this role offers the perfect blend of technical fieldwork and office expertise.
This is a highly technical and rewarding career opportunity for someone ready to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects across Texas. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, precision, and collaboration in the remote sensing industry.
Stassney Campus
https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA
Remote Sensing Specialist I - B22 Salary Range $65,000.00 - $85,000.00
Remote Sensing Specialist II - B24 Salary Range $75,000.00 - $95,000.00
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Benefits And Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Job Information Information Technology
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Nov 4, 2025, 8:00:17 AM
State Job Title/s: Geographic Info Specialist III/ IV
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Additional Applicant Information for applicants
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