HBCU Technical Services/Photogrammetry Unit Intern

Salary : $18.00 Hourly

Location : Wake County, NC

Job Type : Temporary Full-Time

Job Number : 24-15139

Department : Dept of Transportation

Division : Secretary

Opening Date : 12 / 19 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : HBCU Technical Services / Photogrammetry Unit Intern

Position Number : 65022877

Section : Office of HBCU Outreach

Salary Grade : NC04

Description of Work

Summer 2025 (May 2025 - August 2025)

Full-time Work Schedule,

Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week

Internship Opportunity : Technical Services / Photogrammetry Unit Intern (2 Positions)

Department : Technical Services - Photogrammetry Unit Location : Photogrammetry Unit, Building B, Century Center, 10120 Birch Ridge Drive, Raleigh, 27610

Internship Duration : 10-week internship (May 27-August 1, 2025)

Position Overview

The Technical Services / Photogrammetry Unit is a specialized division dedicated to supporting North Carolina's transportation initiatives through advanced geospatial and photogrammetric technologies. The unit plays a critical role in creating and maintaining precise mapping and geospatial data that supports engineering design, infrastructure development, and project planning for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Utilizing cutting-edge tools like Bentley MicroStation and ArcGIS, the team develops high-quality maps, analyzes aerial imagery, and performs data validation to ensure accurate and reliable geospatial information. The unit also manages and updates NCDOT's extensive geospatial data holdings, provides visual quality assurance for critical projects, and collaborates with engineers to produce vicinity maps and other essential geospatial products. With its expertise in geomatics and photogrammetry, the team is instrumental in enabling efficient, data-driven decision-making across the department's transportation initiatives.

The Technical Services / Photogrammetry Unit is seeking two motivated interns to assist with geospatial data organization, analysis, and mapping tasks essential to North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) projects. This internship offers hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, providing valuable skills in photogrammetry, geomatics, and geospatial sciences.

Responsibilities

• Data Organization & Mapping :

Create and organize historical NCDOT aerial photography boundary data using Bentley MicroStation and ArcGIS.

Update and maintain Photogrammetry Unit holdings of NCDOT geospatial data.

Perform visual quality reviews of tiles for the E911 Coastal 2024 project.

Assist Photogrammetry technicians with tasks, such as creating vicinity maps and producing geospatial products for NCDOT projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Pursuing studies in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Earth Science, or Geospatial Science.

Proficiency with software such as Bentley MicroStation, ArcGIS, and photogrammetric analytical stereo plotting tools.

Detail-oriented with a strong ability to learn new technical skills quickly.

Internship Structure

Interns will receive hands-on guidance to acquire the necessary technical skills for assigned tasks.

Performance will be assessed based on the timely and accurate completion of assignments.

Career Development

This internship provides an excellent foundation for a career in photogrammetry, geomatics, or civil engineering by working directly with geospatial and aerial imagery data in a professional setting.

Application Requirements :

To apply for this internship, please submit the following documents :

Highlight your educational background, relevant coursework, skills, work experience, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your qualifications for the position.

Provide an unofficial or official transcript that lists your completed coursework, grades, and current GPA. This will help us assess your academic qualifications and areas of study.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Highlight your educational background, relevant coursework, skills, work experience, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your qualifications for the position.

Provide an unofficial or official transcript that lists your completed coursework, grades, and current GPA. This will help us assess your academic qualifications and areas of study.

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.

Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)To help you with your interview, we suggest that you do your research : know some background about NCDOT and the business area to which you are applying. We also suggest that you practice your interview skills by discussing your experience and job history with a family member, friend, or mentor.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Dr. Jarrett Eason jdeason1@ncdot.gov

More Information About The Office of HBCU Outreach :

Website :

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT : NOTE : Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government

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.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation requires that your application include all your relevant education and workforce experience. NCDOT does not accept "See Attached" or resumes in lieu of completing the "Education" and / or "Work Experience" section of the online application. CONFIRM - I understand that I will not be considered for employment with NCDOT if I submit an incomplete application.

Please answer the following in 300 -500 words : "What Skills Do You Hope to Gain or Develop if Selected as a Program Participant?"

Have you attached either a Word or PDF copy your unofficial transcript?

Have you attached either a Word or PDF copy your resume?

Select the College / University you currently attend.

Are you a North Carolina resident?

How did you hear about this program?

Please select any of the workforce development programs you have participated in.

Are you currently enrolled as a student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited institution?

Please choose the best option which describes your overall GPA based on a 4.0 scale.

Please provide the major you are currently enrolled in.

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