GIS Support and Dig Permit Specialist

Parsons Corporation•USA AL (Field), AL

13d•$23 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented GIS Support and Dig Permit Specialist to join our team! This role involves reviewing, processing, and maintaining contractor digging permit requests, updating utility databases and GIS data, and providing local GIS support for construction projects. The specialist will also perform field investigations using locating devices, conduct land/construction surveying, produce and update CAD drawings, and coordinate with various stakeholders. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team, which delivers resources to US government customers for missions around the globe in areas such as defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental services.

Requirements

Experience preparing UG/OH utility drawings for dig permits and supporting construction activities.
Hands‑on experience maintaining utility/GIS databases and mapping underground utilities (Esri ArcGIS, Bentley Map, AutoCAD Civil 3D).
Field experience with GPR, concrete scanners, magnetometers, MetroTech, or similar locating tools.
Experience with land/construction surveying using conventional and GPS methods, including robotic total station.
Proficiency with CAD tools used for utility/site mapping (MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D).
Solid knowledge of land and construction surveying practices and ability to interpret record maps and as‑builts.
Experience mapping contours, buildings, utilities, and site features with Bentley Map and related platforms.
Ability to work effectively with engineers, designers, drafters, field staff, and government clients; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to perform both office and field work, including lifting instruments up to about 40 lbs and working on active construction sites/rough terrain.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency with Bentley Map, MicroStation, InRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Coursework/training in mapping, GIS, or geospatial technologies.
LSIT or progress toward professional land surveyor licensure.

Responsibilities

Review, complete, and process contractor digging permit requests per MSFC Digging Permits AS20‑OI‑012, including preparation/interpretation of UG/OH utility drawings.
Maintain and update the Underground Utilities Database and local GIS/utility data (Bentley Map format, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Esri ArcGIS).
Provide local GIS support for construction and CoF projects, including underground mapping/marking of known and unknown utilities and updates to the Basic Map System.
Perform non‑invasive field investigations using GPR, concrete scanner, magnetometers, MetroTech, or similar devices to confirm and paint‑mark utilities.
Perform land/construction surveying using conventional, GPS, and robotic total station methods in support of utility and facilities work.
Produce and update CAD‑based utility and site drawings using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D; map utilities and other site features using Bentley Map and related tools.
Coordinate with project managers, resident engineers, contractors, and government clients on utility information, dig permits, and related design/construction activities.