Utility Coordinator I

HDR, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Utility Coordinator I in Fort Worth, Texas. This role will involve assisting with utility conflicts on Transportation/Roadway projects and coordinating Subsurface Utility Engineering investigations. Candidates are expected to communicate frequently with project managers, clients, and utility owners, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

The ideal candidate should have a technical degree or relevant experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills. Travel is typically required at 10%.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand contractual documents.
• Basic understanding of real estate principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with utility companies and roadway engineers.
• Perform utility records research.
• Prepare client deliverables and utility exhibits.
• Conduct meetings and presentations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read civil transportation plans

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Technical degree or combination of education and relevant experience

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

In the role of Utility Coordinator I, we'll count on you to:

• Assist with the identification, communication, and resolution of utility conflicts on Transportation/Roadway projects.
• Assist with the management and coordination of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations, schedule, and submittals.
• Perform utility records research, obtaining project utility company contacts, existing maps and plans, preparing contact ledgers and assist in utility conflict tracking reports.
• Work independently, and with project team, coordinating with utility companies and roadway engineers to meet client's needs and objectives.
• Assist with and prepare client deliverables, utility exhibits, project guides, project reviews, project invoices, expense reports and project monitoring/field verification, as needed.
• Apply company/client quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project documents, time and budget management.
• Assist in the review and perform QA/QC of utility company agreements, plans, specifications, cost estimates and invoices submitted by utility companies to assure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and requirements of the client.
• Frequent communication, both verbal and written, between project managers, clients, and utility owners to ensure project schedules are met and are compliant with federal, state and local laws, in addition to any other regulations required by the client.
• Assist with and conduct meetings, presentations, and minutes for both in person and virtual meetings.
• Support Project Managers in the development of proposal elements, project scope elements, budget elements, and schedule elements.
• Type, format and organize project documents, reports, specifications, and correspondence.
• Create and maintain paper and electronic files.
• Travel requirements are typically 10%.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 2 years related experience
• Ability to read and understand contractual documents, including but not limited to; deeds, engineering plans, sub‑contractor proposals, reimbursement agreements, occupancy and use agreements, etc.
• Basic understanding of real estate principles and the ability to read and understand easements, deeds, legal descriptions and general documents associated with property rights
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu, ArcGIS, KMZs, AutoCAD, or MicroStation
• Familiarity of Transportation/Roadway/Utility industry

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to read and understand civil transportation engineering design plans
• Ability to read and understand utility installation and adjustment plans
• Position requires strong communication, both verbal and written, organization skills, attention to detail, scheduling and problem‑solving skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Fort Worth

Industry: Freight Rail

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Utility Coordination and Engineering

Job Posting: May 26, 2026