Telecommunications Designer I/II

Timmons Group • Harrisonburg, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Joint Use / Telecommunications Designer to work 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 serves as a liaison between the Company and those partners on permits, inspections, rebuilds, code interpretation, and Company policy. The Designer also prepares joint-use pole construction and design projects, cost estimates, notifications, and CATV permits; handles 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. Work takes place in both office and field environments.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, computer proficiency, and the ability to communicate technical information, research and interpret data, and prioritize multiple projects. Relevant utility, joint-use, software, and data-conversion knowledge is preferred. The estimated compensation range is $25.00 to $34.61 per hour, and the position is eligible for overtime. Timmons Group describes itself as a full-service engineering and technology firm with 22 offices and a commitment to career development.

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-directed, flexible, detail-oriented, patient, 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 company operations and their interactions 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, 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, and CATV permits.
• Ensure proper processing of payments and billing.
• Prepare and maintain files of agreements, permits, surveys, inspections, and rebuilds.
• Monitor contractor 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 as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties, including non-Joint Use design work.
• Work in both office and field environments.

What This Job Offers

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