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Job Description
Project Consultant
II 4P/713 4P
Consulting Inc. Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Qualifications Project management tools CAD software Confidential information handling Microsoft Excel Mapping software Construction plans GIS software Managing projects Project stakeholder communication Cross-section construction Full Job Description Project Consultant
II - DOT
Permitting /
Transmission Line Services Location:
Birmingham, AL Client:
Alabama Power Company Department:
Transmission Line Services Contract:
3 Years Job Summary Alabama Power Company is seeking a full-time Project Consultant II to support the Department of Transportation permitting and agreements team within the Transmission Line Services department. This role will assist with assembling, reviewing, submitting, tracking, and communicating permit statuses for transmission and fiber-related projects. The position will require coordination with internal work groups, ALDOT districts, county and city agencies, and Power Delivery teams to resolve permitting questions and support project progress. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organization, time management, permitting coordination, AutoCAD or MicroStation, GIS, and project management skills. Key Responsibilities Support DOT permitting activities for Transmission and Distribution projects. Assist
APCO DOT
Coordinators with ALDOT, county, and city permitting. Assemble, review, submit, track, and communicate permit status updates. Coordinate with internal transmission, distribution, and fiber organizations. Communicate with ALDOT districts, areas, regions, municipal personnel, and internal Power Delivery teams. Ensure adherence to the ALDOT Utility Manual and ALDOT Permit Manual. Assist with oversized load route reviews through APCO territory. Assist with Temporary Traffic Control plan reviews following MUTCD Part 6 requirements. Review project documents including plan and profile layouts and cross-section sheets. Support project planning, execution, monitoring, and documentation. Manage multiple projects and competing priorities with professionalism and accuracy. Maintain confidentiality and follow company policies, procedures, and safety expectations. Required Qualifications Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Access, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel. Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation. Experience with GIS programs. Understanding of plan and profile layouts and cross-section sheet layouts. Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organization and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment. Willingness to learn company operations, policies, and procedures. Ability to interact professionally with APCO, ALDOT, municipal personnel, and internal stakeholders. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with SOCO JETS and Microsoft Teams. Experience with DOT, city, and county permitting. Familiarity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, especially Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control. Ability to read and understand legal documents related to utility permitting and relocation, including easements, right-of-way agreements, and utility relocation agreements. Four-year degree in engineering, business, project management, or a related field. Alternatively, 3 years of experience in transmission, distribution, or fiber design and/or field operations. Key Skills DOT Permitting, ALDOT Permits, Transmission Line Services, Utility Permitting, Project Coordination, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, Plan and Profile Layouts, Cross-Sections, MUTCD, Temporary Traffic Control, Right-of-Way, Easements, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Stakeholder Communication. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is organized, professional, detail-oriented, and able to manage permitting activities across multiple projects. This person should be comfortable working with engineering documents, coordinating with government agencies and internal teams, tracking permit status, and supporting transmission, distribution, and fiber project needs.
