GIS Utility Designer

Timmons Group • Richmond, VA

4h • $25 - $35

About The Position

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

The role processes attachment permits for Joint Use partners; serves as a liaison with those partners on permits, inspections, rebuilds, code interpretation, and company policy; and prepares joint-use pole construction and design projects, cost estimates, notifications, and CATV permits. The Designer also ensures proper payment and billing transactions and maintains files related to agreements, permits, surveys, inspections, and rebuilds. Other duties, including non-Joint Use design work, may be assigned. Work takes place in both office and field environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate technical information and to research, interpret, and summarize data.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects from numerous departments.
• Highly motivated and self-starting, flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable interacting with employees and clients and working at a dynamic pace to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to the firm's vision, mission, and shared values.

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 their 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

• 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 processing 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.
• Monitor contractor work for quality control and contract compliance on roadway and utility projects.
• Coordinate with property owners, utility companies, and local county and state agencies as project assignments require.

What This Job Offers

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