Utility Coordination Engineer (EIT) — Transportation Projects

HDR; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Utility EIT/Coordinator in Plano, TX. You will support cross-functional teams in coordinating utility owners, preparing documentation, and conducting utility records research to mitigate project risk.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering (EIT preferred) and at least two years in transportation/utility environments. Strong communication and CAD/BIM tool proficiency are essential for success in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field.
• EIT preferred; without EIT may be placed into a Design Coordinator role for career progression.
• Two years of related experience in Transportation/Roadway/Utility industry.
• Ability to read and understand civil transportation and utility installation plans.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Utility Coordination — assist with coordination between project team and utility owners to identify, understand, confirm, and mitigate utility risk; participate in meetings and prepare materials.
• Utility Research — perform utility records research, obtain existing mapping/plans, and prepare contact lists.
• Utility Investigation — coordinate/subcontract subsurface utility investigations.
• Utility Conflict Resolution — identify utility conflicts and help coordinate resolutions.
• Utility Design — assist engineers with design of wet and dry utilities for proposed improvements.
• Utility Plan Production — assist with client deliverables and exhibits.
• Utility Field Coordination — work with utility owners and construction teams during relocations.
• Overall Project Team Coordination — support the civil project team to meet client needs.
• QA/QC — apply quality guidelines and participate in reviews of plans and estimates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Scheduling

Problem solving

External communication

Interfacing with utilities

Field experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

EIT certificate

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Open Roads Designer

Civil3D

ORD

ArcGIS

Field Maps

Bluebeam

PDF editing

Job description

HDR is seeking a Utility EIT/Coordinator in Plano, TX. You will support cross-functional teams in coordinating utility owners, preparing documentation, and conducting utility records research to mitigate project risk.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering (EIT preferred) and at least two years in transportation/utility environments. Strong communication and CAD/BIM tool proficiency are essential for success in HDR’s employee-owned culture.