Utility Coordinator II

HNTB Corporation•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Are you seeking a vibrant and dynamic workplace that values culture and work-life balance? Look no further! Our company has been recognized by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as one of the Best Places to Work. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. As a key member of our growing Indianapolis team, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and collaborate with top experts in the state. With over 80 years of experience in Indiana and a reputation as a top design partner with INDOT, we offer unparalleled career growth and technical development opportunities. This opportunity entails working with roadway and bridge engineers to coordinate the relocation of utilities in advance of construction projects. Coordinates with internal project team, client, and utility companies.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in relevant field and 3 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of degree, 5 years of relevant experience
A keen understanding of the utility coordination process as it relates to third party utility owners.
Intermediate knowledge regarding right of way rights, easements, franchises, encroachment permits, joint use and consent to common use agreements.
Ability to determine liability based on researching prior rights through title research, easement documents, permitting, licensing and franchises, etc.
Demonstrates familiarity with BlueBeam and other, similar applications.
General understanding of third party utility owners and their processes as related to conflicts with public infrastructure projects.
Ability to read and decipher a variety of project plans as provided by various engineering groups.
General knowledge of State, Federal, County and City laws, policies, rules regulations and procedures as they relate to the relocation of utilities.
Collaboration
Conflict Management
Self-Starter
Analytical Skills and Decision Making
Organized
Ability to multi-task
Navigates Ambiguity

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
ROW Certification

Responsibilities

Assists in the implementation of utility coordination program(s) for mega and super mega projects including, but not limited to, subsurface utility investigation, resolution of utility conflicts, the management of documentation as required by the client and utility clearance that is in conformance with state/federal regulations and industry standards.
May lead the execution of less complex projects, as defined by the office.
Identifies conceptual relocations, permanent and temporary easements for relocation, as applicable.
Applies applicable policy and procedures to facilitate relocations.
Assists with the preparation and packaging of utility construction permits for submission to municipal and state agencies, including Relocation Claim Letters (RCL), Notice to Owners (NTO) and Utility Agreements (UA), as appropriate.
Facilitates utility conflict relocation meetings as requested by Project Team, Clients, Stakeholders, and Utility Companies both in office and in the field.
Maintains ongoing communication with utility owners, project owners and/or clients to address conflicts as they arise.
Maintains communication and collaboration among relevant disciplines within HNTB.
May perform technical discipline tasks including research, design reviews and specification preparation to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
Plots existing utilities in 2D and 3D in MicroStation, AutoCAD, and similar platforms.
Develops and maintains the conflict quality matrix.
Performs other duties as assigned.