Utility Coordination Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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In the role of Utility Coordination Engineer, we'll count on you for:

• Utility Coordination - Lead coordination between the project team and utility owners existing within the vicinity of a civil engineering project to identify, understand, confirm, and mitigate utility risk to the project. Lead associated meetings and development of meeting materials and documentation.
• Utility Investigation - Oversight utility records research. Serve as Engineer of Record for Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations performed by HDR and / or oversight investigations performed by subconsultants.
• Utility Conflict Resolution - Identify utility conflicts on civil engineering projects and lead develop solutions to resolve conflicts which may revised project design or relocation of utilities.
• Utility Design -Design and / or coordination with wet and dry utility design SMEs as required to accommodate proposed civil improvements.
• Utility Plan Production - Prepare utility-related client deliverables such as civil project plans and specifications. Preparation of exhibits for utility owners.
• Utility Field Coordination - Work with utility owners and construction management teams during the installation of utility relocations.
• Overall Project Team Coordination - Work with the overall civil project team, project engineers, and project managers to meet client needs and objectives.
• Overall Quality - Apply company/client quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project documents, time and budget management. Participate in the QA/QC review of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Project Scoping - Assist the business lead with development of proposal material including preparation of scope and fee estimates.
• Staff Management - Anticipated that this position will assist in hiring and supervising one or more Utility EIT's to assist with overall group efforts.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of related experience in the Transportation/Roadway/Utility industry.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Previous experience in general civil engineering.
• A minimum of two years of experience directly coordinating with utility providers.
• Proficiency with CAD programs such as Civil3D and MicroStation ORD.
• Proficiency with GIS-related programs such as ArcGIS and Field Maps.
• Proficiency with PDF-editing software such as Bluebeam or Adobe.
• Field experience in construction oversight or surveying capacity.
• Strong understanding of surveying techniques including the application of project control to field data collection and deliverables.
• Strong understanding of real estate principles and the ability to comprehend easements and other general documents associated with property rights.

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