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Job Title: TL Services DOT Permitting / Engineer 1

Date Posted: 8/31/2026

Location: Birmingham, AL 35203

Job Type: Contract Full-Time

Immediate W2 contract position available in Birmingham, AL.

Estimated Duration: 3 years

Department: Transmission Line Services

Job Description:

• 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 DOT coordinators with assembling, reviewing, submitting, tracking, and communicating permit statuses to internal work groups in the transmission and fiber organizations of company.
• Communication with ALDOT Districts, Areas, Regions and within the Power 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• The Engineer 1 position requires 0-5 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor’s degree.
• Responsible for applying engineering processes, design criteria, and software applications to design and construct power related systems.
• Supports estimate preparation, develops design options, and prepares construction specifications.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and quality assurance reviews for approved contractors as they develop design solutions, cost estimates, and construction packages.

Job Responsibilities:

• Creating a safe work environment by putting safety first.
• Understand the process used for planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance.
• Understanding the functions and activities of various internal departments involved in design, construction, and maintenance.
• Understanding design practices and work processes.
• Using all software applications used in design.
• Understanding industry and Company design standards.
• Supporting design standard and criteria development for the system.
• Supporting construction and maintenance teams during day-to-day operations.
• Estimating material for projects, transmitting construction packages and supporting specifications.

Skillsets and Expertise (required):

• Introductory engineering knowledge.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Limited discretion making independent decisions based on procedure and review with supervisor.
• Basic discipline software knowledge.
• Strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors.

Summary of Position Duties:

• PERMITTING- Assist Transmission and Distribution DOT Coordinators with project management 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.
• 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) 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 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.

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