Construction Utility Coordinator – Transportation

AECOM; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Utility Coordinator to support roadway projects for the South Carolina Department of Transportation. This role involves coordinating utility identification and conflict resolution, ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience. Office-based with some field visits, this position offers career growth into senior roles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in utility coordination or roadway design.
• Experience with SUE processes and utility relocation.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway and CADD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate utility identification and conflict analysis for projects.
• Serve as primary contact for utility coordination with SCDOT.
• Prepare Utility Coordination Reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Utility coordination

Roadway design

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CADD (MicroStation/OpenRoads)

ProjectWise

Bluebeam

Job description

About the Role

AECOM is seeking an experienced Utility Coordinator to support roadway and infrastructure projects for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and local agencies. The successful candidate will coordinate all aspects of utility identification, conflict analysis, relocation design, and documentation in accordance with SCDOT Utility Coordination Guidelines, Federal regulations, and local requirements. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that all utility conflicts are resolved in a timely, cost‑effective, and compliant manner, supporting the delivery of roadway and bridge improvement projects across the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between SCDOT, utility owners, consultants, and contractors for utility coordination efforts.
• Review SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) data, utility as‑built drawings, and survey information to identify existing utilities and potential conflicts.
• Prepare and maintain Utility Coordination Reports (UCRs), Utility Relocation Reports (URRs), and other documentation per SCDOT standards.
• Coordinate with internal design teams to incorporate utility information and conflict resolutions into roadway and bridge plans.
• Lead or assist in utility coordination meetings with owners, design staff, and SCDOT representatives.
• Develop and review Utility Relocation Plans, agreements, and estimates for inclusion in final right‑of‑way (ROW) and construction plan submittals.
• Track relocation schedules, manage correspondence, and maintain documentation throughout all project phases.
• Ensure compliance with SCDOT’s Utility Accommodation Manual, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations, and SC Code of Laws Title 57.
• Support right‑of‑way coordination efforts and assist in identifying impacts to utilities and property owners.
• Provide input on utility‑related design solutions and assist in conflict mitigation planning.

Working Conditions & Environment

• Primarily office‑based with occasional field visits for utility identification or coordination meetings.
• Typical 40‑hour work week; additional hours may be required for project deadlines.
• Some travel within South Carolina may be required to attend coordination meetings or field reviews.

Career Development

This role provides the opportunity to grow into Senior Utility Coordinator or Utilities Manager positions, overseeing multi‑project coordination efforts and serving as a key liaison with SCDOT and utility agencies statewide. Employees will gain in‑depth knowledge of SCDOT utility processes, roadway design, and infrastructure planning while contributing to major transportation improvement projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field or demonstrated equivalency in education &/or experience.2 years minimum experience in utility coordination, roadway design, or construction involving SCDOT or other DOT projects.
• Experience with SUE levels (A–D), utility relocation processes, and SCDOT Utility Coordination procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway plans, CADD drawings (MicroStation/OpenRoads preferred), and survey data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating with SCDOT Utility Office and utility agencies (water, sewer, power, gas, telecom).
• Knowledge of ProjectWise, Bluebeam, and SCDOT documentation templates.
• Previous involvement in SCDOT design‑build or on‑call roadway design contracts.
• Experience developing and tracking Utility Agreement Packages and Conflict Matrices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, relocation plans, and schematics.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple coordination efforts concurrently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Relocation assistance is not available.

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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