Engineer, Utility Engineering and Coordination

AtkinsRéalis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Engineer, Utility Engineering and Coordination in Denver, CO, with 3–5 years of experience to become proficient in utility conflicts, relocation design, and stakeholder coordination across complex infrastructure projects.

You will work with experienced engineers to support and progressively lead utility engineering, coordination, and documentation efforts, including base maps, design calculations, and collaboration with internal disciplines to deliver successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification (or actively pursuing).
• 3–5 years of relevant utility engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of utility systems and coordination practices.
• Ability to read multi-disciplinary plans (roadway, drainage, structures, etc.).
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Civil 3D and/or MicroStation preferred).
• Strong attention to detail with organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support utility conflicts identification, analysis and resolution.
• Prepare utility base maps and composite exhibits from survey data.
• Perform engineering calculations related to depth, clearance, and offsets.
• Evaluate relocation solutions based on feasibility and cost.
• Assist in developing specifications, cost estimates, and quantities.
• Support relocation designs and profiles with utility owners.
• Assist and progressively own utility coordination across projects.
• Maintain conflict matrices, logs, and coordination records.
• Interface with utility owners and stakeholders to resolve conflicts.
• Participate in coordination meetings and prepare action items.
• Prepare utility agreements, permits, and agency submittals.
• Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, and public agencies.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related

EIT certification (or pursuing)

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an Engineer, Utility Engineering and Coordination to join our growing team in Denver, CO. This is an excellent opportunity for an intermediate engineer (3–5 years’ experience) to build specialized expertise in utility engineering and coordination on complex infrastructure projects.

In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to support—and progressively lead—efforts related to utility conflict analysis, relocation design, and stakeholder coordination across multidisciplinary transportation and infrastructure projects. You’ll gain exposure to real-world challenges involving utilities such as water, wastewater, stormwater, gas, electric, and telecommunications systems, while developing both your technical and project coordination skills.

Your role

Utility Engineering

• Support the identification, analysis, and resolution of utility conflicts across multiple systems
• Prepare utility base maps and composite exhibits using survey data, SUE information, and record drawings
• Perform engineering calculations related to depth, clearance, offsets, and constructability
• Evaluate alternative design and relocation solutions based on feasibility, cost, and project constraints
• Assist in developing specifications, cost estimates, and quantity takeoffs
• Support utility owners in advancing relocation designs, plans, and profiles

Utility Coordination

• Assist in—and progressively take ownership of—utility coordination efforts across projects
• Maintain conflict matrices, logs, and coordination records
• Partner with utility owners and stakeholders to proactively resolve conflicts
• Participate in coordination meetings and prepare summaries and action items
• Support preparation of utility agreements, permits, and agency submittals
• Interface with clients, subconsultants, and public agencies to ensure successful delivery

Engineering Analysis & Documentation

• Conduct investigations using SUE data, record documentation, and field observations
• Prepare portions of reports, including:
• Develop graphics, exhibits, and technical documentation for presentations and reports
• Analyze and interpret data to support informed engineering decisions

Construction Phase Support

• Review construction drawings and submittals for compliance
• Support field activities including:
• Contribute to progress tracking and project documentation

Collaboration & Growth

• Coordinate with internal disciplines (roadway, drainage, structures, etc.) to integrate designs
• Provide guidance to technicians or junior staff as your experience grows
• Perform quality checks on calculations, plans, and documentation
• Continue building technical expertise and leadership skills within a supportive team environment

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related degree.
• EIT certification (or actively pursuing)
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in utility engineering, coordination, or transportation infrastructure
• Working knowledge of utility systems and infrastructure coordination practices
• Ability to read and interpret multi-disciplinary plans (roadway, drainage, structures, survey, ROW, etc.)
• Familiarity with:
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Civil 3D and/or MicroStation preferred)
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $85,000 - $110,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis; no application deadline applies.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.