Data Management Specialist

Data Management Specialist 2

Contract- 3 Years

Location
- Birmingham, AL

Client- SOuthern Company

We are seeking a Data Management Specialist to support and enhance our engineering data management systems. The successful candidate will oversee Autodesk Vault administration, ensure smooth integration with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
, and serve as a liaison between engineering, IT, and CAD design teams. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong technical knowledge of Vault environments, CAD file structures, and workflow processes.

• Act as primary liaison between the Autodesk Vault database team and Civil 3D subject matter experts.

• Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot the Autodesk Vault database, including file check-in/check-out issues and version control conflicts.

• Configure and manage Vault user accounts, roles, and permissions to maintain secure and efficient data access.

• Develop, implement, and enforce workflow processes and lifecycle management for CAD file storage and version control.

• Support seamless integration of AutoCAD
  , Civil 3D
  , and Vault to improve design workflows and collaboration.

• Partner with engineers, CAD designers, and IT staff to promote best practices in engineering data management.

• Lead or assist in Vault upgrades, patching, testing, and system performance improvements.

• Provide training and onboarding for new Vault users, including standards, workflows, and troubleshooting.

• Maintain internal documentation of procedures, issues, and resolutions to build a robust knowledge base.

• Support project collaboration through structured data management and occasional in-office meetings.

• Initial onboarding will be in-office for a few weeks to learn systems, meet the team, and establish processes.

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Experience:

  • 3–5 years of hands‑on experience with Autodesk Vault and AutoCAD is required.

  • Experience with
    Civil 3D is a plus.

• Technical Knowledge:

  • Strong understanding of engineering data management, CAD file structures, and version control principles.

  • Familiarity with Windows Server environments and SQL databases is a plus.

• Skills:

  • Highly organized, task-oriented, and detail-driven.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Self-starter, capable of working independently and resolving issues proactively.

• Previous experience implementing CAD/Vault best practices in an engineering or utility environment.

• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams to solve technical issues.

• Strong analytical skills for diagnosing data integrity, performance, and workflow challenges.