Utility Coordinator

STV • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

STV is hiring Utility Coordinators in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina area to oversee utility coordination and relocations for NCDOT and municipal projects. The role involves managing resources to identify utility conflicts, coordinating resulting relocations, and overseeing utility relocation before construction begins. It also offers opportunities to maintain client relationships, broaden STV’s geographic service offerings, participate in major transportation projects, mentor junior staff, and support a healthy work-life balance.

The Utility Coordinator develops utility relocation strategies and provides coordination and relocation services for the removal, relocation, and modification of utility facilities. The position works with NCDOT, utility owners, contractors, and other design disciplines, and prepares or reviews relocation and environmental permit materials. Occasional overnight travel may be required. The position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• 1–3 years of experience with MicroStation v8i and/or OpenRoads Designer.
• Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software or equivalent.
• Experience with the NCDOT Utilities Accommodation Manual.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate simultaneous tasks and projects.
• Ability to interpret highway construction plans, drainage summaries, and specifications to identify utility impacts.
• Working knowledge of applicable utility relocation policies, regulations, engineering standards, and North Carolina General Statutes.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ProjectWise software.

Responsibilities

• Develop utility relocation strategies and coordinate removal, relocation, and modification of utility facilities, including water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecommunications.
• Interpret highway construction plans, drainage summaries, and specifications to identify utility impacts.
• Apply relevant policies, regulations, and engineering standards, including those of the Federal Highway Administration and North Carolina Department of Transportation, and applicable North Carolina General Statutes related to utility relocation.
• Apply knowledge of construction methods while adhering to environmental regulations and roadway design standards.
• Coordinate simultaneous tasks and projects.
• Schedule and conduct utility meetings with NCDOT, utility owners, and contractors; prepare agendas and minutes.
• Communicate technical information professionally and effectively.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines to identify practical utility conflict resolutions.
• Use knowledge of the Subsurface Utility Engineering process and interpret related data.
• Determine cost responsibility (prior rights) and assist utility owners with utility agreements, relocation plans, and schedules.
• Perform QA/QC of utility relocation packages for submission to NCDOT.
• Prepare and QA/QC Utility by Others (UBO) plans using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Prepare environmental permit drawings and narratives.
• Attend field meetings and site investigations as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed