Utility Coordinator

STV • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

STV is hiring a Utility Coordinator in the Charlotte, North Carolina area to oversee utility coordination and relocations for NCDOT and municipal projects. The role manages resources to identify utility conflicts and coordinate subsequent relocations, ensuring utilities are relocated before construction contracts commence. The position offers opportunities to maintain client relationships, expand STV’s service offerings geographically, contribute to major transportation projects, mentor junior staff, and promote a healthy work-life balance.

The Utility Coordinator develops utility relocation strategies and provides coordination services for the removal, relocation, and modification of utility facilities. The role coordinates with NCDOT, utility owners, contractors, and other design disciplines; prepares and quality-checks relocation plans and packages; and supports field investigations and environmental permitting. Occasional overnight travel may be required. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record.
• 1–3 years of experience with MicroStation v8i and/or OpenRoads Designer.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ProjectWise software.

Responsibilities

• Develop utility relocation strategies and coordinate the 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 applicable policies, regulations, engineering standards, and North Carolina statutes related to utility relocation.
• Coordinate utility work in accordance with environmental regulations and roadway design standards, including consideration of innovative construction methods.
• Organize and coordinate simultaneous tasks and projects.
• Schedule and conduct utility meetings with NCDOT, utility owners, and contractors; prepare meeting agendas and minutes.
• Communicate technical information professionally and effectively.
• Work with other design disciplines to determine practical utility conflict resolutions.
• Use knowledge of the Subsurface Utility Engineering process and interpret related data.
• Determine cost responsibility and 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 in 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