Field Utility Coordinator

Cordoba Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

10d • $70,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California . W e are seeking Field Utility Coordinator to support major infrastructure projects across the Energy, Transportation, and Water sectors. This role is responsible for performing utility investigations, analyzing conflicts, and coordinating with utility owners and regulatory agencies to ensure timely relocation and compliance. The Utility Coordinator will contribute technical expertise, maintain accurate utility data, and assist in preparing documentation such as conflict matrices, relocation agreements, permits, and utility agreements. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of subsurface utility engineering (SUE), relocation strategies, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to communicate with agencies and utility owners. Working closely with senior staff, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of coordination tasks while developing professional skills in complex project environments. This position is ideal for candidates eager to build a career in utility coordination while contributing to impactful projects across California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2-5 years of professional experience in utility coordination, relocation, and subsurface investigations required
• Knowledge of ASCE 38-22, relocation strategies, and regulatory requirements required
• Utility coordinator experience with wet and dry utility systems and right-of-way considerations required
• Familiarity with Caltrans procedures and alternative delivery methods (design-build)
• Good communication skills with the ability to collaborate with utility clients and customers, engineers, inspectors, and construction crews
• Ability to work primarily in the field and occasionally in office, including travel to various project sites
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship
• Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 20 training preferred
• Experience with GIS-based utility databases and MicroStation/AutoCAD for plotting utilities in 2D/3D preferred
• Proficient in the MS Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Assist with utility clearance activities, including desktop research, field investigations, and data collection.
• Support the preparation of utility conflict matrices, schedules, relocation agreements, and permit applications.
• Help maintain GIS-based utility data systems by entering and verifying information for project teams.
• Prepare draft reports, maps, and design documentation to support coordination meetings and agency reviews.
• Provide administrative and technical support during coordination with utility owners and regulatory agencies.
• Learn and apply ASCE 38-22 standards and industry best practices in utility research and conflict resolution.
• Shadow senior coordinators during meetings with Caltrans, municipalities, and utility agencies to gain exposure to regulatory processes.
• Assist in tracking project deliverables and maintaining organized records of utility correspondence and agreements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across divisions to support integrated project delivery.

Benefits

• We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.
• Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.
• We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans.
• Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees