Utility Locator

ENGIE; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus / incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking a Utility Locator to safeguard campus utility infrastructure at the University of Iowa. You will identify and mark underground assets, supporting construction and maintenance projects across electrical, steam, water, and data systems.

The role collaborates with ENGIE teams, university stakeholders, and contractors, responds to locate requests, updates maps, and generates work orders in CMMS to ensure asset accuracy and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of utility locates or related field experience.
• Experience reading GIS maps and CAD drawings helpful.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform utility locating services for underground systems at the University of Iowa campus.
• Respond to locate requests and coordinate with stakeholders to maintain asset records.
• Support excavation, construction, and maintenance while protecting infrastructure.
• Use GPS to collect field data and update maps with CAD/GIS teams.
• Create and close work orders in CMMS with accurate documentation.

Skills

Independence

On-call readiness

Communication

Safety awareness

Reading maps

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

GIS

GPS

CAD

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

As a Utility Locator, you'll help protect and maintain critical campus utility infrastructure by identifying and marking underground utility assets before excavation activities begin. You'll support the safe and reliable operation of electrical, fiber, steam, condensate, chilled water, potable water, stormwater, and sanitary sewer systems across the University of Iowa campus.

In this role, you'll coordinate closely with ENGIE operations teams, university stakeholders, contractors, planners, and GIS/CAD specialists to support construction projects, utility maintenance, and infrastructure improvements. You'll respond to Iowa One Call locate requests, maintain accurate utility records, and contribute to mapping and asset management initiatives that enhance system reliability, safety, and long-term planning.

What You’ll Do

• Perform and coordinate utility locating services for underground utility systems operated by ENGIE across the University of Iowa campus
• Respond to Iowa One Call locate requests and collaborate with Iowa One Call and university stakeholders to maintain accurate utility mapping records
• Coordinate with ENGIE teams, university personnel, and contractors to support excavation, construction, and maintenance activities while helping protect utility infrastructure and maintain service reliability
• Utilize GPS technology to collect field data and partner with CAD and GIS teams to update utility maps, asset records, and infrastructure documentation
• Support asset management and maintenance planning efforts by maintaining accurate utility records and assisting with installed asset updates
• Create, update, and close work orders within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), ensuring accurate documentation of completed work

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree, technical training, trade/vocational education, military training, or coursework in GIS, surveying, utilities, engineering technology, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience performing utility locates, surveying, construction support, underground utility work, infrastructure maintenance, military engineering operations, or related field activities
• Knowledge of underground utility locating equipment, GPS/GIS mapping technology, damage prevention practices, and industry standards
• Experience using GIS, GPS, CAD, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, and work with GIS maps, CAD drawings, construction documents, and utility records
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, mobile technologies, and computer-based systems used to document locate activities and field work
• Knowledge of safety practices and regulations associated with utility, construction, industrial, or military environments
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with operations teams, contractors, and campus stakeholders
• Valid driver's license required and ability to participate in an on-call rotation, including after-hours emergency locate requests
• You must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record to drive company vehicles while on campus
• You must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• This role requires daily attendance at worksite
• Must be physically capable to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment and portable radio communication
• Capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing; sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks and the like as required); kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting (min. 50 lbs)
• Capable of performing repetitive motions as required
• Required to have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret such as but not limited to instruments, gauges, and manuals
• Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full‑face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses
• This position requires work in both indoor and outdoor environments, with approximately 80% of time spent in the field and 20% indoors. While performing job duties, employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions, construction sites, utility infrastructure, and other environmental conditions common to field operations

Compensation

Hourly Range: $27.40 - $42.00 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well‑being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well‑being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost‑effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Company Name: ENGIE North America

Minimum Base Salary:

Maximum Base Salary:

Pay Basis: Annual

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Protect yourself against recruitment fraud ENGIE never asks for payment during the recruitment process. Stay alert to fraudulent job offers.

Protect yourself against recruitment fraud ENGIE never asks for payment during the recruitment process. Stay alert to fraudulent job offers. Learn more