Senior Utility Coordinator

Lockwood,-Andrews-; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) seeks a Senior Utility Coordinator to lead utility coordination for roadway, bridge, utility, and civil design projects. You will communicate with utility owners and stakeholders, interpret subsurface data, and guide design changes to avoid conflicts.

Minimum 7+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree are required. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is preferred, with a focus on teamwork and mentoring junior staff within LAN’s SUE team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with utility coordination and civil design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent LAN to utility owners, clients and stakeholders to communicate project characteristics and coordinate utility adjustments.
• Interpret proposed designs and SUE data to identify conflicts with utilities.
• Suggest design changes to avoid potential conflicts based on construction methods and design parameters.
• Coordinate meetings with utility owners and stakeholders throughout projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Engineering principles

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Project management basics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Description

The Senior Utility Coordinator will be a major contributor to LAN's Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) team by leading utility coordination efforts for roadway, bridge, utility, pipeline and other civil design projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent LAN to utility owners, clients and other stakeholders to communicate project characteristics, identify conflicts with existing utilities and coordinate utility adjustments.
• Conduct project plan set evaluations by interpreting proposed designs and subsurface utility engineer data to identify conflicts with utilities.
• Understand construction methods and design parameters to suggest design changes to avoid potential conflicts.
• Coordinate meetings with utility owners and stakeholders throughout the process or a project to communicate utility adjustments and relocations.
• Via CADD software (Bentley and Autodesk) prepare exhibits and utility conflict matrices, analyze SUE and design drawing files and other related tasks.
• Prepare reimbursable agreements.
• Coordinate with other engineers and SUE field staff as it relates to schedules and project needs.
• Knowledge of permitting processes on behalf of a utility owner.
• Assist in project scoping and scheduling efforts.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

Requirements

• 7+ years' experience
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Education & Experience

• Solid command of core engineering principles with the ability to apply them to real-world, multidisciplinary projects.
• Proficient in problem-solving
• Experienced with industry-standard software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit)
• Competent in data interpretation and statistical analysis
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Demonstrate critical thinking and sound engineering judgement
• Detail-oriented and quality focused
• Effective communicator

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and to prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any of these factors. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 713-266-6900 or by email using [e-mail] . For more information about your rights under the law, see: Know Your Rights.