Utility Coordinator - Transportation Market

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities, we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.
What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals, we are a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?
When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

• Has working knowledge of State DOT Plans Development processes and requirements.


• Brings experience coordinating utility design and construction for State and Local Programs roadway projects.


• Demonstrates knowledge across overhead and underground utilities: electric, communications/fiber/broadband, natural gas, water, and sewer.


• Can develop accurate utility relocation cost estimates and support or perform relocation inspection services.


• Understands State DOT utility policies and practices; has a knowledge base of utility permitting and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE).


• Has experience with the Bentley product suite; OpenRoads Designer preferred and experience with AutoCAD.


• Shows high attention to detail and exercises strong organizational, time management, and communication skills (written and verbal).


• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.


• Experience: 10+ years in the utility industry, including overhead and underground utility construction related to transportation projects.


• Licensure: Kentucky licensure strongly preferred.


• Certifications:  KYTC Utility Coordination Certification preferred.

About the Role
The Utility Coordinator supports transportation projects, particularly State DOT-funded highway and roadway work, by leading utility relocation coordination, advancing standards, and ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance across disciplines.

As a Utility Coordinator , you will:

• Lead utility relocation coordination with internal teams, utility owners, contractors, and agencies to minimize conflicts and keep projects on schedule.


• Apply State DOT Plans Development requirements and utility policies to planning, design, and construction coordination activities.


• Prepare, review, and maintain utility relocation plans; develop accurate relocation cost estimates; and provide or support relocation inspection services.


• Coordinate utility design and construction activities for State and Local Programs roadway projects, identifying conflicts and facilitating timely resolution.


• Support utility permitting and SUE activities; document decisions, assumptions, and approvals.


• Utilize Bentley tools, preferably OpenRoads Designer, to support design, documentation, and coordination workflows.

Join Us
If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:
Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO


• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D


• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance


• Family Planning and Parental Leave


• Mass/Public Transit Program

Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program