Senior Utility Coordinator

Are you an experienced Utility Coordinator ready to take a lead role on complex transportation design projects? VIAS Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Utility Coordinator to play a pivotal role in building our utility services practice, mentoring staff, and driving strategic growth in our transportation infrastructure group. This is a high-impact role working closely with the firm's ownership, including supporting roadway, bridge, and multimodal design projects in partnership with NCDOT and SCDOT.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Lead utility coordination efforts for transportation design projects with NCDOT and/or SCDOT

·      Identify existing utilities and potential conflicts through plan reviews and coordination

·      Coordinate with public and private utility companies

·      Serve as the primary point of contact between DOTs, utilities, and design teams

·      Review design plans to assess utility impacts and relocation needs

·      Track utility coordination schedules and commitments

·      Facilitate coordination meetings and document decisions

·      Support preparation of utility agreements and permits

·      Ensure compliance with DOT and FHWA requirements

·      Identify risks and support mitigation strategies

What we’re looking for

·      Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

·      5+ years of utility coordination experience

·      Experience with NCDOT or SCDOT preferred

·      Knowledge of utility relocation and ROW processes

·      Ability to interpret engineering plans

·      Valid driver’s license

·      Leadership and mentoring experience (preferred but not required)

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·      Entrepreneurial mindset and eagerness to build something

What we offer

·      Competitive salary with leadership growth potential

·      Full suite of benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO)

·      Flexible work environment (hybrid options available)

·      Direct collaboration with firm principals and decision-makers

·      Opportunity to shape a utilities department from the ground up

·      Meaningful, long-term career path in a values-driven firm

If you’re ready to contribute your utility technical expertise and be part of an innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!