Utilities Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Houston, Texas, Houston, TX, Hybrid

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Lead a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability of new and existing utility systems as part of large-scale transportation projects 
• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues 
• Coordinate utility relocation efforts on behalf of Federal, State, and Local area agencies or utility infrastructure owners 
• Act as a team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of utility engineering work including scope, cost and schedule control
• Prepare, host and track action items that are associated with project progress meetings
• Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants, and clients 
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget. 
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements 
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements 
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation 

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree 
• Professional Engineering License 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the transportation utility engineering, design or construction related fields
• Ability to manage engineering, design or construction projects 
• Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation and some experience in Open Roads Designer is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required 

Why would a candidate want this job?

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure