Utility EIT/Design Coordinator

HDR; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR's Transportation Business Group in Charleston/Columbia, SC seeks a Utility EIT/Design Coordinator to support utility coordination on civil projects. You will assist with utility research, plan production, field coordination, and QA/QC under a licensed PE.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering, EIT, and hands-on experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Open Roads Designer, Civil3D, ArcGIS, and Bluebeam. HDR champions an employee-owned culture and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field.
• EIT certificate is preferred; candidates without EIT will be placed in a Design Coordinator role and encouraged to obtain EIT.
• Two years of related experience in Transportation/Roadway/Utility.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD; familiarity with Bentley/Autodesk road design suites.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to read civil plans and utility documents.

Responsibilities

• Utility Coordination – assist with coordination between project team and utility owners.
• Utility Research – perform records research and compile contact lists.
• Utility Investigation – coordinate SUE investigations as needed.
• Utility Conflict Resolution – identify conflicts and support mitigation through design or relocation.
• Utility Design – assist with wet/dry utility design for civil improvements.
• Utility Plan Production – help produce civil plans, specs, and exhibits.
• Utility Field Coordination – work with owners and construction teams during relocations.
• Project Team Coordination – support QA/QC and align with client needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Reading civil plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bentley ORD

Open Roads Designer

Civil3D

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

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?

"Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'"

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.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR is looking for a Utility EIT/Design Coordinator in Charleston or Columbia, SC. They will work under the direction of a licensed PE and be responsible for Utility Coordination on various projects throughout the southeast.

In the role of Utility EIT/Design Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

• Utility Coordination – Assist with coordination between the project team and utility owners existing within the vicinity of a civil engineering project to identify, understand, confirm, and mitigate utility risk to the project. Assist with conducting associated meetings and development of meeting materials and documentation.
• Utility Research - Perform utility records research, obtain existing mapping and plans, and prepare utility contact lists.
• Utility Investigation - Coordinate and / or assist with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations performed by HDR and / or subconsultants.
• Utility Conflict Resolution – Identify utility conflicts on civil engineering projects and communicate findings to the project team and utility owners. Assist with coordination of resolution to those conflicts which may include conflict mitigation through project design or relocation of utilities.
• Utility Design – Assist project engineers with design of wet and dry utilities required to accommodate civil proposed improvements.
• Utility Plan Production - Assist with preparation of utility-related client deliverables such as civil project plans and specifications. Assist with preparation of exhibits for utility owners.
• Utility Field Coordination – Work with utility owners and construction management teams during the installation of utility relocations.
• Overall Project Team Coordination - Work with the overall civil project team, project engineers, and project managers to meet client needs and objectives.
• Overall Quality - Apply company/client quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project documents, time and budget management. Participate in the QA/QC review of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Two years of related experience in the Transportation/Roadway/Utility industry.
• Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with Highways and Roads engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• 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.
• Familiarity with Autodesk CAD programs such as AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Familiarity with Bentley CAD programs such as MicroStation and ORD.
• Familiarity with GIS-related programs such as ArcGIS and Field Maps.
• Familiarity with PDF-editing software such as Bluebeam or Adobe.
• Demonstrated external communication skills.
• Experience interfacing with utility providers.
• Field experience in construction oversight or surveying capacity.
• Basic understanding of real estate principles and the ability to comprehend easements and other general documents associated with property rights.
• Local candidates preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field
• 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-South Carolina-Charleston Other Locations:United States-South Carolina-Columbia Industry:Highway + Road Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Utility Management Services Job Posting:Jul 30, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.