Design Specialist - Permitting (Communications)

ENTRUST • Florence, AL

16d

About The Position

What you'll do: Complete design tasks for associated utility design projects. Tasks include but are not limited to drafting, calculations, easement validation; design/construction cost estimating & permit package development, virtual & in person client meetings Identifies and verifies existing overhead and underground utilities and reviews field data/maps and finalized application documents for accuracy and completeness Managing multiple projects in order to assure timely, successful completion of projects resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction and company/departmental goal achievements. Learn and incorporate company safety rules and policies, company design standards and governing authority regulations into daily work and designs. Designs will meet all requirements of applicable company safety standards, company distribution construction standards, and governing authority regulations Meets and exceeds established productivity and quality targets. Is mindful of project timelines and budget constraints. Tracks project progress according to client and company procedures through submission. Conducts communications in a professional and clear manner; communications are timely and in an appropriate format for the topic. Identifies information to be communicated to the client and project stakeholders through team leads and project managers. Self-checks work assignments prior to submitting for review, completes work with minimal errors. Participates in peer reviews and QC reviews. Perform all other related duties, such as field work, as required.

Requirements

• An Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Design and Drafting Technology or equivalent degree pertaining to design or GIS.
• 4-6 years’ work experience in GIS software (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro) and CAD skills is (AutoCAD, Micro-Station)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in construction, utility, OSP/telecom design, or pipeline industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete design tasks for associated utility design projects.
• Drafting, calculations, easement validation; design/construction cost estimating & permit package development, virtual & in person client meetings
• Identifies and verifies existing overhead and underground utilities and reviews field data/maps and finalized application documents for accuracy and completeness
• Managing multiple projects in order to assure timely, successful completion of projects resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction and company/departmental goal achievements.
• Learn and incorporate company safety rules and policies, company design standards and governing authority regulations into daily work and designs.
• Designs will meet all requirements of applicable company safety standards, company distribution construction standards, and governing authority regulations
• Meets and exceeds established productivity and quality targets.
• Is mindful of project timelines and budget constraints.
• Tracks project progress according to client and company procedures through submission.
• Conducts communications in a professional and clear manner; communications are timely and in an appropriate format for the topic.
• Identifies information to be communicated to the client and project stakeholders through team leads and project managers.
• Self-checks work assignments prior to submitting for review, completes work with minimal errors.
• Participates in peer reviews and QC reviews.
• Perform all other related duties, such as field work, as required.

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, retirement plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• Access to company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans, along with voluntary insurance options, HSA/FSA accounts, and other employee perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree