Senior Civil Engineer/Utility Coordinator

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid leave and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation, located in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer/Utility Coordinator to oversee utility relocation for infrastructure projects in transit, municipal, and airport sectors. This role requires over 20 years of experience and the ability to effectively communicate with clients and project teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and CA P.E. license, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and have experience with utility regulations and conflict resolution.

Qualifications

• 20+ years' experience in Civil Engineering and Utility Coordination.
• Knowledge of related laws and regulations for utilities.
• Experience in wet and dry utility relocation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project teams and utility companies.
• Lead meetings involving utility activities.
• Review design plans for utility conflicts.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Utility Coordination

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CA Licensed P.E.

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

The Senior Civil Engineer/Utility Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the relocation of existing utilities or clearing any potential conflicts for the delivery of infrastructure projects for various clients on transit, municipal, highway, and airport projects. This opportunity entails working with project design teams to coordinate the relocation of existing utilities in advance of construction projects.

The Sr. Civil Engineer/Utility Coordinator should be well-versed in relocation strategies and the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdictions. Furthermore, the Sr. Civil Engineer/Utility Coordinator must understand the technical aspects of projects and have a hands‑on approach.

The Senior Civil Engineer/Utility Coordinator’s job is to ensure any important information is properly communicated to each party, whether through utility conflict matrices, reports of investigation, right‑of‑way data sheets, schedule updates, as‑builts, maps, or design plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the internal project team, client, and utility companies.
• Lead or facilitate meetings involving utility‑specific activities.
• Assists in the implementation of utility coordination for projects including, but not limited to, desktop investigation, subsurface utility investigation, resolution of utility conflicts, the management of documentation as required by the client, and utility clearance that is in conformance with agency/state/federal regulations and industry standards.
• Coordinate and track utility submittals and responses.
• Review design plans and prepare utility conflict analysis.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, schedules, prior rights determinations, and agreements for relocation.
• Identifies conceptual relocations and permanent and temporary easements for relocation, as applicable.
• Assists with preparing and packaging utility construction permits for submission to municipal and state agencies, including Notice to Owners (NTO) and Utility Agreements (UA), as appropriate.
• Perform technical discipline tasks, including research, design reviews, and specification preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 20+ years’ experience performing Civil Engineering, Utility Coordination, and related activities.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• CA Licensed P.E.
• Knowledge of relocation strategies and the laws and regulations of the relevant utility companies and local jurisdictions.
• Ability to understand the technical aspects of projects.
• Wet and dry utility relocation, design, and/or construction experience.
• Knowledge of right‑of‑way.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Interpersonal and client‑facing responsibilities include excellent, clear, and concise oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings and resources.
• Ability to collaborate on multi‑discipline projects/teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to plot existing utilities in 2D and 3D in MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and similar platforms; or provide direction doing so.
• Strong relationships with local wet and dry utility agencies are a plus.

Salary Range: $180,000 - $225,000

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex, high‑impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition – Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News‑Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence – With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, El Centro, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well‑Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Plans are subsidized for employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401(k) with an industry‑leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, nine paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSAs), including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well‑being benefits, including stress management, nutrition, and financial well‑being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment‑Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees within and beyond the workplace.

Please contact our HR Department at (213) 895‑0224 for inquiries or accommodations.

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!