GIS Utility Designer

Timmons Group • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking GIS Utility Designers in Harrisonburg, 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, and coordination with property owners, utility companies, and local county and state agencies.

The role processes attachment permits for Joint Use partners and acts as a liaison between the Company and those partners on permits, inspections, rebuilds, code interpretations, 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 records related to agreements, permits, surveys, inspections, and rebuilds. Other duties, including non-Joint Use design work, may be assigned. The position requires working 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.
• Must be highly motivated, a self-starter, flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable interacting with employees and clients.
• Willingness to work at a dynamic pace to complete tasks and 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

• Monitor contractors’ work for quality control and contract compliance on roadway and utility projects.
• Coordinate project matters with property owners, utility companies, and local county and state agencies.
• Process attachment permits for Joint Use partners, including cable television companies, telephone and telecommunications companies, local governments, and private companies.
• Serve 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 for agreements, permits, surveys, inspections, and rebuilds.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned, including non-Joint Use design work.
• Work in both office and field environments.

What This Job Offers

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