Immediate W2 contract position available in Birmingham, AL. Estimated Duration: 3 years
TL Services DOT Supplemental Worker Department: Transmission Line Services
Job Description:
The company is seeking a full-time supplemental worker to support the Department of Transportation (DOT) permitting and agreements team in the Transmission Line Services (TLS) department.
The permitting responsibilities involve assisting company/DOT coordinators with assembling, reviewing, submitting, tracking, and communicating permit statuses to internal work groups in the transmission and fiber organizations of the company. Communication with ALDOT Districts, Areas, Regions and within the company’s delivery organization to resolve permitting questions or issues is required.
Ensuring adherence to the ALDOT utility manual and permitting guidelines is required.
Position placement will be based on the candidates’ experience and qualifications. Strong communication, organization, and time management skills are required. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to changing priorities.
Anticipated Assignment Schedule:
5 days on-site, 8am-5pm. Candidates must be willing to work in-office 5 days a week.
Summary of Position Duties:
PERMITTING
Assist the company and Distribution DOT Coordinators with activities related to ALDOT, county, and city permitting.
Ensure adherence to the ALDOT Utility Manual for permitting
Ensure adherence to the ALDOT Permit Manual for permitting
Assist with Oversized load route reviews for ALDOT permitting companies through APCO territory.
Assist with Temporary Traffic Control plan reviews following Part 6 of the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Job Experience:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel) is required.
Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation and GIS programs is required.
Understanding of plan and profile layouts, and cross-section sheet layouts is required.
Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools to plan, execute, and monitor projects effectively are required.
Familiarity with SOCO JETS and Teams software is preferred.
Experience in DOT, city, and county permitting is preferred.
Ability to read and understand legal documents relevant to utility permitting and relocation, such as easements, right-of-way agreements, and utility relocation agreements is preferred.
Familiarity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), specifically Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control, is preferred.
Education Experience:
A 4-year degree in a related field (such as engineering, business, or project management) is preferred.
Alternatively, 3 years’ experience in transmission, distribution, or fiber design and/or field operations is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and balance competing priorities effectively.
Capable of working independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Willingness to learn company operations, policies, and procedures is required.
Behavioral Attributes:
Ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels of the company, ALDOT, and municipal personnel is required.
Demonstrate behaviors aligned with Our Values, including integrity, teamwork, accountability, safety, and customer focus.
Strong work ethic, initiative, and a self-starter mindset. Must exhibit a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
If you already have a resume on file with The E Group and would like to be considered for this position, simply email your note of interest to The E Group at [email protected].
Why Choose The E Group? We are an award winning firm recognized for having an outstanding reputation with our clients and employees. All contractors are eligible for full group health and dental benefits, 401K with matching, and various insurances. Generous living expenses are given to help those who relocate or have duplicate housing. Unique Perks available to those assigned in Birmingham, Alabama: Fully Furnished Townhomes available on a first come, first served basis; complimentary on-site banking available to all.
For immediate consideration simply attach your resume to this posting or email your resume to [email protected]. All applicants will receive feedback once position
