Underground Utilities Procurement Engineer

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Houston, TX seeks a Utilities Project Engineer to support the Utility Project Manager and field operations through procurement, tracking, and organization of materials for underground utility construction projects.

You will coordinate with vendors, ensure on-time orders, maintain logs, and help with site storage and documentation, while upholding Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam and able to learn other construction management programs.
• Willingness and ability to learn company-specific project management, procurement, and billing software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, suppliers, Superintendents, Foremen, and management.
• Willingness to learn underground utility materials, terminology, and construction processes.
• Ability to work both in an office environment and on active construction sites.
• Willingness to work extended hours and long days as required by project schedules.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to assigned project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Utility Project Manager in the management and coordination of assigned projects.
• Assists with the procurement of pipe, fittings, structures, valves, aggregate, and other materials required for underground utility construction.
• Maintains material procurement logs and keeps order status, quantities, lead times, and delivery dates current.
• Coordinates material deliveries with vendors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Verifies material deliveries and assists with resolving shortages, damaged materials, backorders, and incorrect deliveries.
• Maintains accurate records of installed material quantities.
• Communicates regularly with Superintendents and Foremen to verify installed quantities and material usage.
• Maintains organized records of material quotes, purchase orders, delivery of tickets, invoices, and other procurement documentation.
• Assists with the organization of onsite material storage and staging areas.
• Monitors onsite inventory and identifies potential material shortages before they impact field production.
• Assists with project documentation, tracking, and other administrative responsibilities as required.
• Performs other project-related duties as assigned by the Utility Project Manager.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics

Material management

Communication

Education

Construction/Engineering/Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Socket.dev in Houston, TX seeks a Utilities Project Engineer to support the Utility Project Manager and field operations through procurement, tracking, and organization of materials for underground utility construction projects.

You will coordinate with vendors, ensure on-time orders, maintain logs, and help with site storage and documentation, while upholding Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork.