Division Utility Coordinator

NCDOT Division of Aviation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The NCDOT is looking for an Engineering Technician III to coordinate utility relocations along highways. This role involves managing projects, ensuring safety, and providing technical training to inspectors. Candidates should have strong project management skills and relevant degrees.

Benefits

State Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive technician-level experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret highway and utility construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility relocations, adjustments, and removals along highways.
• Supervise and train DOT/CEI inspectors within the Division Utilities Unit.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Scheduling

Coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Survey Technology

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

SAP

Microstation

GEOPAK

Job description

Position Overview

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries, and many career development opportunities.

We are seeking an Engineering Technician III in the Division 9 Utilities Unit to serve as the Division Utility Coordinator. The role involves facilitating and managing utility relocations, adjustments, removals, and additions along NCDOT highways and Right of Way, ensuring the safety, mobility, and integrity of the highway system.

The incumbent will manage projects and engineering resources supporting design activities and project schedules for NCDOT Division Managed Projects. They will make critical recommendations, represent the Division Utility Engineer and Senior Utility Coordinator, and present decisions to internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.

Responsibilities include reviewing utility analysis and routing reports, utility relocation plans, project estimates, and cost responsibilities. The role also involves supervising and providing technical training to approximately 5-8 DOT/CEI inspectors within the Division Utilities Unit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret highway and utility construction plans.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with public agencies, contractors, and utility companies.
• Experience in project management, scheduling, and coordination.
• Experience in planning and coordinating utility relocations.
• Ability to develop, schedule, track, and complete projects independently or with limited supervision.

Additional Expectations

Proficiency in office computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Access, SAP) and CADD software (Microstation, GEOPAK) is required. Knowledge of NCDOT policies related to utility accommodations for water and sewer design is also necessary. The candidate should be able to read, interpret, and explain utility/construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection documents to various stakeholders.

Note: Some state job postings allow qualification through an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” Refer to oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution, along with three (3) years of progressive technician-level experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Contact: Amarah Davis, 336-747-7800

Applicants must meet all minimum and knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements. Ensure your application thoroughly details your education and work experience and answers all questions.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in place of detailed education and experience entries. Only the most recent application submitted before the posting deadline will be considered.