Timmons Group is currently seeking GIS Utility Designers to join our team in Richmond, VA. The Designer monitors the work of contractors for quality control and contract compliance for roadway and utility projects. Project assignments typically involve traffic control, sensitive political or environmental concerns, project coordination with property owners, utility companies, and local county and state agencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
- Process attachment permits for Joint Use partners (cable television companies, telephone and telecommunications companies, local governments, private companies).
- Act as a liaison between Company and Joint Use partners regarding permits, inspections, rebuilds, NESC and/or RUS interpretation and Company policy.
- Prepare joint use related pole construction/design projects and cost estimates, notifications, CATV permits, etc.
- Assure proper transactions of payments and billing.
- Prepare and maintain files of agreements, permits, surveys, inspections, and rebuilds.
- Perform other duties as requested or assigned (ex. Non-Joint Use Design work)
- Ability to work both in an office environment and in the field
Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Working knowledge of distribution design and construction, estimating and NESC and/or RUS codes preferred.
- Working knowledge of cable television, telephone and telecommunication companies' operations and interaction with electric utilities preferred.
- Knowledge of Joint Use design software and assembly codes preferred – ArcFM, Partner, Mapwise, PoleForeman, Ike Office, etc.
- Working knowledge of how to use computers including the use of software such as Microsoft Office Word and Excel, and Outlook Email software required.
- Working knowledge and experience with data conversion using ArcGIS, AutoCAD or Microstation is preferred.
- Ability to communicate technical information, ability to research, interpret and summarize data.
- Must have the ability to prioritize multiple projects from numerous departments.
- This individual must be highly motivated, a self-starter; flexible, detail-oriented, enjoy interacting with employees and clients; willing to work at a dynamic pace to complete tasks and meet deadlines; and share a commitment to our firm’s vision, mission, and shared values
Compensation: Our best estimate of the hourly range for this position is $25/hr.-$34.61/hr. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials and role complexity.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.
Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With 22 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South Central United States, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.
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