Utility Coordinator I

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transportation/Utility Coordination professional to support utility conflicts identification and resolution on roadway projects in Houston.

You will assist with SUE investigations, prepare client deliverables, QA/QC documents, and coordinate with utility owners, project managers, and clients while adhering to QA/QC guidelines. Travel typically 10% to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, both verbal and written, with clients and teammates.
• Ability to read and understand civil transportation engineering plans.
• Attention to detail, scheduling, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Read and interpret deeds, easements and other property documents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, communicate, and resolve utility conflicts on Transportation/Roadway projects.
• Coordinate Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations, schedules and submittals.
• Prepare client deliverables, utility exhibits, and project invoices.
• QA/QC of utility agreements, plans, and invoices for compliance.
• Communicate with project managers, clients, and utility owners to meet schedules.
• Travel typically 10% and support meetings, including minutes for in-person and virtual sessions.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Scheduling

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree or combination of education and relevant experience

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

ArcGIS

KMZs

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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 clients’ 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

• 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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Houston

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Utility Coordination and Engineering

Job Posting

Aug 26, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.