Region Utilities Engineer & Project Liaison

oregon; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation seeks a Region Utility Specialist to oversee planning, coordination, relocation and installation of utility infrastructure across Oregon. You will collaborate with engineers, utility companies, municipalities and consultants to resolve conflicts and ensure timely, compliant integration into project schedules and contracts.

Responsibilities include budgets, plan reviews, negotiations, and field support, with travel across Region 1 and occasional statewide work.

Qualifications

• Technical and analytical judgment in identifying, reviewing and resolving complex utility conflicts, including interpreting construction plans and recommending design alternatives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills when coordinating with utility companies, local agencies, consultants and project teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiation skills when resolving utility conflicts and developing practical relocation solutions.
• Demonstrated organizational and project-management skills in coordinating multiple utility activities, maintaining documentation and meeting project schedules.
• Demonstrated strong self-direction and adaptability in managing utility work independently while keeping management informed of issues, decisions and progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility activities, budgets, documentation, certification and compliance for assigned transportation projects.
• Identify and resolve utility conflicts and coordinate relocations during project development.
• Provide technical utility support, including plan reviews, utility plans, special provisions and design recommendations.
• Coordinate utility relocations during construction and assist with resolving issues, claims and change orders.
• Administer utility relocation reimbursement, including eligibility, costs and payment documentation.
• Make technical and regulatory decisions regarding utility conflicts, relocations and compensable rights.
• Build relationships and negotiate with utilities, municipalities, consultants and project teams to resolve issues and maintain schedules.
• Travel frequently throughout Region 1 and occasionally statewide, depending on project needs.
• Perform field work in varying terrain, weather, and construction environments.
• Work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional hybrid work, overtime, evening/weekend work and extended travel as needed.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

Skills

Utility coordination

Budget management

Plan reviews

Relocation planning

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Project scheduling

Field work

Job description

Oregon Department of Transportation seeks a Region Utility Specialist to oversee planning, coordination, relocation and installation of utility infrastructure across Oregon. You will collaborate with engineers, utility companies, municipalities and consultants to resolve conflicts and ensure timely, compliant integration into project schedules and contracts.

Responsibilities include budgets, plan reviews, negotiations, and field support, with travel across Region 1 and occasional statewide work.