GIS Utility Designer

Timmons Group • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking GIS Utility Designers to join its team in Richmond, Virginia. The Designer monitors contractors’ work for quality control and contract compliance on roadway and utility projects. Assignments may involve traffic control, sensitive political or environmental concerns, project coordination with property owners and utility companies, and coordination with local county and state agencies.

The role processes attachment permits for Joint Use partners and serves as a liaison between the Company and those partners on permits, inspections, rebuilds, code interpretation, and Company policy. It also prepares joint-use pole construction and design projects, cost estimates, notifications, and CATV permits; ensures proper payment and billing transactions; and maintains related agreements, permits, surveys, inspection, and rebuild files. Other duties may be assigned, including non-Joint Use design work. The position requires the ability to work in both an office and field environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook email software.
• Ability to communicate technical information and research, interpret, and summarize data.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects from numerous departments.
• Ability to work in both an office environment and in the field.
• Must be highly motivated, a self-starter, flexible, and detail-oriented; enjoy interacting with employees and clients; and be willing to work at a dynamic pace to complete tasks and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of distribution design and construction, estimating, and NESC and/or RUS codes.
• Working knowledge of cable television, telephone, and telecommunications companies’ operations and interaction with electric utilities.
• Knowledge of Joint Use design software and assembly codes, such as ArcFM, Partner, Mapwise, PoleForeman, and Ike Office.
• Working knowledge and experience with data conversion using ArcGIS, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractors’ work for quality control and contract compliance on roadway and utility projects.
• Process attachment permits for Joint Use partners, including cable television companies, telephone and telecommunications companies, local governments, and private companies.
• Act as a liaison between the Company and Joint Use partners regarding permits, inspections, rebuilds, NESC and/or RUS interpretation, and Company policy.
• Prepare joint-use pole construction and design projects, cost estimates, notifications, CATV permits, and related materials.
• Ensure proper transactions of payments and billing.
• Prepare and maintain files of agreements, permits, surveys, inspections, and rebuilds.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned, including non-Joint Use design work.
• Coordinate project work involving property owners, utility companies, and local county and state agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED