Utility Coordinator

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Utility Coordinator to join us in our Columbia office as part of South and North Carolina Utilities Team. The successful candidate will be responsible under moderate supervision to perform utility coordination duties including contacting and directing utility owners relocation efforts as part of the planning and design phases of proposed roadway and bridge improvement projects.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Analyze survey information, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, Subsurface Utility Engineering plans, or other topographical data such as hydraulics design and utility relocation(s) design plans.
• Organize and review design information from multiple utility sources for accuracy; determine if design meets or exceeds project specifications.
• Conduct meetings as necessary to successfully reach schedule milestones.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software to prepare Utility by Others plans and associative documents.
• Favorable relationships with Utility companies and DOTs, Counties and Municipalities agencies.
• Out-of-town travel is expected approximately 10% of the time and is dependent upon the companys workload.

Required Skills

• Strong oral and written communication and technical writing skills

Required Experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, and other design software.
• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience), advanced education is preferred.
• 2 - 4 years related experience in utility coordination and/or design is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Utility Coordination and Construction Inspection or related experience in South or North Carolina, specifically with SCDOT or NCDOT.

MUST HAVE:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, and other design software.
• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• 2 - 4 years related experience in utility coordination and/or design.
• SC DOT exp. required.