Utility Coordinator

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Caregiver leave

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) seeks a Utility Coordinator for our Thomaston, Georgia office as part of the Southeast Region Utilities Team. You will coordinate utility relocation efforts and support roadway and bridge design projects under moderate supervision.

The role requires 3–5 years in utility coordination or design, proficiency with design software, and strong communication. JMT offers ESOP ownership, comprehensive benefits, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication and technical writing skills.
• Must pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze survey information, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, Subsurface Utility Engineering plans, or other topographical data such as hydraulics design and utility relocation(s) design plans.
• Organize and review design information from multiple utility sources for accuracy; determine if design meets or exceeds project specifications
• Conduct meetings as necessary to successfully reach schedule milestones
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software to prepare Utility by Others plans and associative documents
• Favorable relationships with Utility companies and DOTs, Counties and Municipalities agencies

Skills

Oral and written communication

Technical writing

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MicroStation

Open Roads

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:

JMT is seeking a Utility Coordinator to join us in our Thomaston, Georgia office as part of the JMT Southeast Region Utilities Team. The SE region includes Georgia, Tennessee, & Kentucky. The successful candidate will be responsible, under moderate supervision, to perform utility coordination duties including contacting and directing utility owners’ relocation efforts as part of the planning and design phases of proposed roadway and bridge improvement projects.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Analyze survey information, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, Subsurface Utility Engineering plans, or other topographical data such as hydraulics design and utility relocation(s) design plans
• Organize and review design information from multiple utility sources for accuracy; determine if design meets or exceeds project specifications
• Conduct meetings as necessary to successfully reach schedule milestones
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software to prepare Utility by Others plans and associative documents
• Favorable relationships with Utility companies and DOTs, Counties and Municipalities agencies

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Strong oral and written communication and technical writing skills
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver’s License Required

Required Experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, Open Roads and other design software
• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience), advanced education is preferred
• 3-5 years related experience in utility coordination and/or design

Preferred Experience

• Utility Coordination and Construction Inspection or related experience in Georgia, Tennessee or Kentucky specifically with GDOT, TDOT, and KYTC
• Utility Coordination relative to Design-Build (DB) and Public Private Partnership (P3)
• 5+ years of related experience is preferred

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field approximately 30% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Work is performed within a general office environment approximately 60% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Out-of-town travel is expected approximately 10% of the time and is dependent upon the company’s workload.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.