Utility Coordinator

STV; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance, including an option

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and Accidental Death &

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society

Job summary

STV is seeking a Utility Coordinator in the Charlotte, NC area to oversee utility coordination and relocations for NCDOT and municipal projects. The role involves managing resources to identify conflicts and supervise relocations before construction contracts begin.

You will develop relocation strategies, interpret plans, coordinate with NCDOT and utility owners, and mentor junior staff while contributing to STV’s culture of work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Valid state driver’s license with clean driving record.
• 1-3 years of experience in MicroStation v8i and/or OpenRoads Designer.
• Knowledge of ProjectWise software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop utility relocations strategies and provide coordination/relocation services to accomplish removal, relocation, and modification of utility facilities.
• Interpret highway construction plans and specifications to identify utility impacts.
• Coordinate meetings with NCDOT, utility owners, and contractors; prepare agendas and minutes.
• Oversee utility relocation plans and schedules; determine cost responsibility and assist with agreements.
• QA/QC of relocation packages submitted to NCDOT; prepare Environmental Permit drawings and narratives.
• Prepare and QA/QC Utility by Others (UBO) plans in MicroStation/OpenRoads; assist with field investigations.
• Maintain proficiency with Microsoft Office software and related tools.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

MicroStation v8i

OpenRoads Designer

ProjectWise

Microsoft Office

Job description

STV has immediate needs for Utility Coordinator in the Charlotte, NC area to oversee utility coordination and relocations for NCDOT and Municipal projects. The work comprises of managing various resources to determine utility conflicts and subsequent utility relocations and oversee the relocation of utilities prior to construction contract commencement.

This role offers unlimited opportunities to maintain existing client relationships, broaden STV’s service offerings geographically, be involved in major transportation projects, mentor junior staff, all while promoting the culture of a healthy work-life balance.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop utility relocations strategies and provide coordination/relocation services to accomplish removal, relocation, and modification of utility facilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, telecommunication, etc.)
• Must be able to interpret highway construction plans, drainage summaries, specifications, etc. to identify utility impacts
• Must have working knowledge of all policies, regulations, and engineering standards set forth by the Federal Highway Administration, North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, and all application NC General Statutes related to utility relocation
• Knowledge of innovative construction methods while adhering to all environmental regulations and roadway design standards
• Must have strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate simultaneous tasks/projects
• Schedule and conduct utility meetings with NCDOT, utility owners, and contractors. Prepare meeting agendas and minutes
• Proficiently and professionally communicate technical information
• Work closely with other design disciplines to determine most practical utility conflict resolutions
• Must be familiar with the Subsurface Utility Engineering process and interpreting data
• Determine cost responsibility (prior rights) and assist utility owners with preparation of utility agreements, relocation plans, and relocation schedules
• Perform QA/QC of utility relocation packages for submittal to NCDOT
• Prepare and QA/QC Utility by Others (UBO) plans in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Prepare Environmental Permit drawings and narratives
• Attend field meetings and site investigations as required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software or equivalent
• Experience with NCDOT Utilities Accommodation Manual
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Specific Requirements

• Applicant must possess a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Candidates must hold a valid state driver’s license and clean driving record.
• 1-3 years of experience in MicroStation v8i and/or OpenRoads Designer software
• Knowledge of ProjectWise software is preferred

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range

$61,899.00 - $70,339.00

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.