Transportation Utility Engineer

Parsons; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible schedule

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Transportation Utility Engineer to support utility coordination across the East Central Region and related states. You will evaluate utility impacts, assist with relocations, and help deliver transportation projects.

Ideal candidates have a 3+ year background in utility coordination, engineering, or related DOT work, with strong communication and documentation skills. MicroStation experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (or related field).
• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate may be required (or other related certifications).
• Experience in utility coordination, utility engineering, utility relocation, or related transportation work.
• Highway or DOT project experience preferred.
• INDOT Certified Utility Coordinator, or ability to obtain certification.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience with technical writing for utility procedures, manuals, or training is a plus.
• Familiarity with MicroStation and engineering software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate utility relocations and assess utility impacts for transportation projects.
• Support utility conflict analysis, documentation, and data management.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, utility owners, and public agencies.
• Contribute to utility manuals, training programs, and research initiatives that support infrastructure programs.

Skills

Utility coordination

Project coordination

Technical writing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Engineering software

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Transportation Utility Engineer

Parsons is hiring a Utility Engineer/Coordinator support transportation infrastructure projects across our East Central Region, including work in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with experience in highway utility coordination, DOT utility processes, and/or technical writing related to utility work, such as manuals, procedures, training, or technical guidance.

In this role, you will collaborate with project managers, designers, utility owners, and public agencies to evaluate utility impacts, support utility conflict analysis, coordinate relocations, maintain utility documentation, and help deliver high‑quality transportation projects. Depending on your background, you may also contribute to utility manuals, training programs, and research initiatives that support state and national infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Bachelors degree in Engineering (or related field)
• 3+ years of related work experience
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate may be required (or other related certifications)
• Experience in utility coordination, utility engineering, utility relocation, or related transportation work
• Highway or DOT project experience preferred
• INDOT Certified Utility Coordinator, or ability to obtain certification
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder coordination skills
• Experience with technical writing for utility procedures, manuals, or training is a plus
• Familiarity with MicroStation and engineering software preferred

At Parsons, you’ll join a collaborative team known for delivering trusted transportation solutions and advancing utility coordination practices across the industry.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $30.58 - $53.51

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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