AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

Job Summary

Serve as the departments Automation Specialist and GNSS liaison across multiple bureaus, including Highway Design, Construction, and Right-of-Way. Advance 3D modeling and GNSS utilization department-wide, ensuring consistency in hardware and software use through the development of policies, procedures, and QA/QC processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Associate's degree from a recognized college or technical institute with major study in engineering, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science, or earth science.
Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience:
Seven years of engineering experience, including two years at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician IV.
Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification:
Valid driver's license and access to transportation for field work. Applicants Motor Vehicle Record must meet minimum standards established by the hiring agency.

Special Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in land surveying and construction engineering.

• Knowledge of GNSS equipment and software applications.

• Working knowledge of ArcGIS preferred.

• Ability to conduct training programs.

• Ability to perform duties on active construction sites.

Your Experience Counts

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience, and each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all GNSS activitiesincluding digital inspection, 3D modeling, GNSS hardware/software usesupporting e-Construction initiatives for Construction, Highway Design, and Right-of-Way.

• Collaborate with contractors regarding 3D models and GNSS equipment used for automated machine guidance systems.

• Work with Highway Design and CAD/D Section staff to develop processes supporting project delivery to Construction.

• Maintain access to the Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) network for Construction and Right-of-Way.

• Provide daily subject matter expertise and technical support to field and office personnel on engineering and construction automation, including routine visits to active construction sites.

• Develop standards and specifications for engineering and construction automation.

• Conduct quality control to ensure data accuracy and proper configuration for department-wide use.

• Coordinate and deliver training and documentation for integrating 3D models and GNSS into daily inspection activities.

• Oversee deployment of GNSS equipment and software in coordination with the Construction Services Section.

• Evaluate and implement new technologies related to engineering and construction automation.

Disclaimer

The supplemental job description lists essential job functions but does not include all duties that may be required. Additional tasks may be assigned as long as they are consistent with the job classification.