Senior Utility Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Engineer to lead transportation projects in Southern California. This role involves project engineering, utility coordination, and collaboration with various teams to ensure successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in roadway engineering design, a Professional Engineer license, and strong leadership and communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to innovative solutions and making a positive impact on the community. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential public transportation projects in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in roadway engineering design with a PE license.
• Ability to read civil transportation engineering design plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and utility coordination for transportation projects.
• Develop utility basemaps and assist in preparation of engineering plans.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Civil Transportation Engineering

Roadway Engineering Design

Utility Coordination

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD Software

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Senior Transportation Project Engineer are to provide project engineering and utility coordination with a focus on transportation projects and public transportation clients throughout the Southern California Region. Anticipated work tasks may include developing utility basemaps, coordinating with utility owners and agencies, developing relocation strategies, assisting in preparation of cost estimates, and preparation of engineering plans and specifications for utility relocations. Will work independently as well as assist groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task. Will be involved in highway and railroad utility design and plans production for utility owners and municipal clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read and understand civil transportation engineering design plans
• Ability to read and understand utility installation and adjustment plans
• Ability to prepare pipeline drawings: plan view, pipeline profiles, cross sections, and utility details
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various teams
• Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout, and CAD base alignment plans
• Must have coordinated survey, grading, drainage, and utilities and layout of various site items is a plus
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Primary Location: United States-California-Long Beach

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Highways

Job Posting: Feb 5, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.

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