Utility Coordinator

Kleinfelder • Dover, DE

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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

• Education & Experience 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
• Skills & Knowledge 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

Nice To Haves

• Certifications / Licenses (Preferred) Valid driver’s license
• DOT, utility, or construction‑related certifications (preferred but not required)
• Experience with SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) practices is a plus

Responsibilities

• Utility Coordination 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
• Plan Review & Technical Evaluation 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
• Field Work & Inspections 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
• Documentation & Project Support 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

Benefits

• Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees