Lead Utility Engineer or Coordinator

Jacobs; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Lead Utility Engineer or Coordinator in Nashville, Tennessee. This role focuses on utility coordination for transportation projects, ensuring successful delivery by identifying and resolving utility conflicts. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience, knowledge of utility infrastructure, and strong project coordination skills.

The position offers a hybrid working policy and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. Salary ranges from $95,200 to $130,900 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of utility coordination experience per TDOT standards.
• Ability to identify utility conflicts and coordinate relocations.
• Understanding of utility accommodation policies and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility coordination for transportation projects.
• Evaluate and document utility conflicts.
• Coordinate with utility owners for relocations.

Skills

Utility coordination experience

Knowledge of utility infrastructure systems

Strong technical writing skills

Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Thriving communities. Connected cities. At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative transportation solutions that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life. As a Lead Utility Engineer or Coordinator in our Transportation practice, you’ll play a critical role in the successful delivery of roadway, highway, bridge, and multimodal infrastructure projects throughout Tennessee, including support for the I‑24 Choice Lanes Project.

You’ll work closely with project managers, roadway designers, utility owners, contractors, and public agency partners to identify, evaluate, and resolve utility conflicts that impact transportation projects. Leveraging your knowledge of TDOT processes and standards, you’ll help deliver projects that keep communities connected and infrastructure moving forward.

What You’ll Do

• Lead utility coordination activities for transportation projects involving TDOT, counties, municipalities, and other public agencies
• Identify, evaluate, and document utility conflicts during project development and design
• Coordinate with utility owners, including electric, gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and fiber providers to facilitate utility relocations and project delivery
• Review roadway, bridge, and transportation design plans to assess utility impacts and relocation requirements
• Develop and maintain utility conflict matrices, utility coordination schedules, and tracking documentation
• Support project teams through all phases of project development, from planning and preliminary design through final design and construction
• Coordinate and review utility relocation plans, agreements, permits, and supporting documentation
• Perform utility analyses and provide recommendations that minimize project risks, costs, and schedule impacts
• Collaborate with roadway, traffic, drainage, structures, right‑of‑way, and construction teams to ensure comprehensive project delivery
• Facilitate meetings with utility companies, agency stakeholders, and project teams
• Support utility‑related QA/QC reviews and ensure compliance with applicable standards and project requirements
• Assist with construction‑phase utility coordination and resolution of unforeseen utility conflicts

Projects You’ll Support

• Highway and roadway improvement projects, including the I‑24 Choice Lanes project
• Multimodal and transit‑related initiatives
• Bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects
• Other, non‑transportation projects

Here’s what you’ll need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 8 or more years of experience in utility coordination in accordance with TDOT or other state DOT standards, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure systems including electric, gas, water, sewer, stormwater, telecommunications, and fiber optic facilities
• Experience identifying utility conflicts and coordinating utility relocations on transportation projects
• Understanding of utility accommodation policies, permitting processes, and industry standards

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee
• Experience with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations and utility designation processes
• Working knowledge of MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, GIS, or utility mapping platforms
• Experience supporting Design‑Build, alternative delivery, or large‑scale transportation programs
• Proven ability to lead utility coordination efforts with minimal supervision
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and presentation skills

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $95,200.00 to $130,900.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Environment

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.