Telecommunications Designer I/II
About The Position
Timmons Group is seeking a Joint Use / Telecommunications Designer 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 involves both office and field work. The successful candidate processes attachment permits for Joint Use partners; serves as a liaison with those partners on permits, inspections, rebuilds, code interpretation, and company policy; prepares joint-use pole construction and design projects, cost estimates, notifications, and CATV permits; handles payment and billing transactions; and maintains files of agreements, permits, surveys, inspections, and rebuilds. Other duties, including non-Joint Use design work, may be assigned. Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm with 22 offices across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South Central United States. Its services include civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying. The company describes a culture focused on resources, technology, and career development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel, and Outlook email software.
- 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, comfortable interacting with employees and clients, and willing 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 company 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 contractor 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.
- Assure 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.
- Work in both office and field environments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
