Utility Engineer - EIT

BGE, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Generous 401(k) match

Career mapping

Flexible Fridays

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Utility Coordinator to manage utility relocation schedules and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have at least two years of utility coordination experience, along with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Current EIT - Passed Fundamentals Exam (FE).
• Minimum of 2 years of utility coordination experience.
• Knowledge of utility coordination process.

Responsibilities

• Maintains liaison between Department, federal agencies, utility companies.
• Develops and updates utility relocation schedules.
• Monitors installation and removal of utilities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microstation V8i

Job description

BGE, Inc. is a nationwide consulting firm that provides services in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, construction management, survey and environmental services for public and private clients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to include outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, career mapping and highly competitive time away from work programs to include dependent care and flexible Fridays.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains liaison with and serves in a consultative capacity between the Department, federal agencies, utility companies, other entities and title companies
• Develops, maintains and updates utility relocation schedules
• Assists with the management of SUE/UC projects, budgets, schedules and submittals,
• Participates with marketing SUE/EC services both internally and externally
• Develops, implements and interprets Department policies and procedures as they relate to utility adjustments, relocations, negotiations, reimbursements and compliance with applicable state and federal laws
• Measures, coordinates and calculates payments such as betterment ratios, eligibility percentages, supplements, market value comparisons and relocation costs
• Meets with utility representatives and other entities to explain the utility accommodation policy and relocation and reimbursement processes, negotiate, answer questions and to resolve problems
• Monitors the installation/removal, adjustment or relocation of utilities
• Oversees current projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes; consults and advises personnel in policies and procedures
• Prepares, processes and maintains documents, references and/or resource materials
• Reviews agreements, plans, specifications and billings submitted by the utility companies
• Develops and maintains client relationships
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• Current EIT - Passed Fundamentals Exam (FE)
• Minimum of 2 years of utility coordination experience
• Knowledge of utility coordination process
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microstation V8i
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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