Utility Coordinator

Kleinfelder Inc•Dover, DE

About The Position

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. Step into your New Role We are looking to hire a Utility Coordinator (Plan Review & Field Operations) to support our Delaware area. Job Summary The Utility Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, reviewing, and verifying utility infrastructure activities associated with roadway, highway, developer and transportation projects. This position performs technical plan reviews, conducts field investigations, and coordinates with utility owners, engineers, contractors, and DOT staff to ensure utility work complies with applicable DOT highway standards, specifications, and safety requirements. The role combines office-based technical analysis with on-site field work throughout design and construction phases.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or equivalent desired.
Experience with utility coordination, transportation projects, public works, or infrastructure construction
Knowledge of utility systems and construction practices
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, profiles, cross‑sections, and specifications
Familiarity with DOT highway design standards, utility accommodation policies, and construction specifications
Strong communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Proficiency with standard office software and basic plan review tools
Valid driver’s license
Ability to walk uneven terrain and construction sites
Ability to lift and carry moderate field equipment
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Nice To Haves

DOT, utility, or construction‑related certifications (preferred but not required)
Experience with SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) practices is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate with public and private utility owners (electric, gas, water, sewer, communications, fiber, etc.) on developer and transportation projects
Identify, track, and resolve utility conflicts during project development and construction
Serve as liaison between DOT project teams, consultants, contractors, and utility companies
Coordinate utility relocations, adjustments, protection, and abandonment activities
Participate in coordination meetings and maintain communication records
Review roadway, utility, drainage, and construction plans for utility impacts and conflicts
Ensure designs comply with DOT highway standards, utility accommodation policies, and applicable codes
Identify conflicts with roadway geometry, right-of-way limits, safety clear zones, and drainage features
Prepare written plan review comments, recommendations, and revisions
Verify utility plans comply with permit requirements and DOT specifications
Conduct field investigations to verify existing utility locations and conditions
Perform site visits during construction to observe utility work and coordination issues
Verify utility installations and relocations meet approved plans and DOT standards
Coordinate field activities such as utility locates, potholing, and test pits
Document field observations and report issues to project stakeholders
Maintain utility conflict matrices, coordination logs, and tracking spreadsheets
Review as‑built drawings and utility records for accuracy and completeness
Support project managers and engineers through planning, design, and construction phases
Assist in resolution of construction‑related utility conflicts and change conditions