Utilities Engineer

Trilon Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Disability insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) matching

Professional development

Professional licensure support

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Utilities Engineer to lead utility design and coordination for large-scale transportation projects. You will own projects from inception to completion, guiding engineers, designers and field personnel through design, analysis and construction phases.

The role requires a PE license and 5+ years in transportation utility engineering, with proficiency in Bentley MicroStation, Open Roads Designer and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation utility engineering, design or construction fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team of engineers, designers and field personnel on utility systems for large-scale transportation projects.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve engineering and construction-related issues.
• Coordinate utility relocation efforts with federal, state and local agencies or utility owners.
• Lead detailed design phases including scope, cost and schedule control.
• Prepare, host and track action items for project progress meetings.
• Negotiate revisions and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants/clients.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate design activities to meet specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports presenting technical information clearly and concisely.
• Review work performed by others including calculations and drawings.

Skills

Project management

Engineering analysis

Team leadership

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Open Roads Designer

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Utilities Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Houston, TX

Compensation: $105,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we work. As a Utilities Engineer, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Lead a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability of new and existing utility systems as part of large-scale transportation projects
• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues
• Coordinate utility relocation efforts on behalf of Federal, State, and Local area agencies or utility infrastructure owners
• Act as a team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of utility engineering work including scope, cost and schedule control
• Prepare, host and track action items that are associated with project progress meetings
• Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants, and clients
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree
• Professional Engineering License
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the transportation utility engineering, design or construction related fields
• Ability to manage engineering, design or construction projects
• Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation and some experience in Open Roads Designer is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status