Project Engineer, Utility Coordination

Lockwood Andrews & Newnam Inc•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Utility Coordination Project Engineer will be a major contributor to LAN's Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) team by leading utility coordination efforts for roadway, bridge, utility, pipeline and other civil design projects.

Requirements

4+ years' experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
Professional Engineer License (PE)

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of relevant codes and design standards.
Strong command of core engineering principles with the ability to apply them to real-world, multidisciplinary projects.
Proficient in problem-solving
Experienced with industry-standard software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit)
Competent in data interpretation and statistical analysis
Strong knowledge of project management fundamentals
Critical thinking and sound engineering judgement
Detail-oriented and quality focused
Effective communicator

Responsibilities

Represent LAN to utility owners, clients and other stakeholders to communicate project characteristics, identify conflicts with existing utilities and coordinate utility adjustments.
Conduct project plan set evaluations by interpreting proposed designs and subsurface utility engineer data to identify conflicts with utilities.
Understand construction methods and design parameters to suggest design changes to avoid potential conflicts.
Coordinate meetings with utility owners and stakeholders throughout the process or a project to communicate utility adjustments and relocations.
Via CADD software (Bentley and Autodesk) prepare exhibits and utility conflict matrices, analyze SUE and design drawing files and other related tasks.
Prepare reimbursable agreements.
Coordinate with other engineers and SUE field staff as it relates to schedules and project needs.
Knowledge of permitting processes on behalf of a utility owner.
Assist in project scoping and scheduling efforts.
Mentor and train junior staff.