Utility Coordinator
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 necessary relocations, and overseeing relocation work before construction contracts begin. It offers opportunities to maintain client relationships, expand STV’s services geographically, participate in major transportation projects, mentor junior staff, and support a healthy work-life balance. The Utility Coordinator develops relocation strategies and provides coordination and relocation services for utility facilities, including water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecommunications. The position requires interpreting highway construction plans and related documents, coordinating with utility owners and project stakeholders, preparing and reviewing utility relocation documents and plans, and supporting environmental permitting. Field meetings and site investigations may also be required. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of related experience.
- Valid state driver’s license and a 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.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of ProjectWise software.
Responsibilities
- Develop utility relocation strategies and coordinate removal, relocation, and modification of utility facilities.
- Interpret highway construction plans, drainage summaries, specifications, and related documents to identify utility impacts.
- Apply relevant policies, regulations, engineering standards, and North Carolina statutes concerning utility relocation.
- Coordinate simultaneous tasks and projects while considering construction methods, environmental regulations, and roadway design standards.
- Schedule and conduct utility meetings with NCDOT, utility owners, and contractors; prepare agendas and meeting minutes.
- Communicate technical information professionally and effectively.
- Work with other design disciplines to determine practical utility conflict resolutions.
- Use and interpret information from the Subsurface Utility Engineering process.
- Determine cost responsibility, including prior rights, and assist utility owners with utility agreements, relocation plans, and schedules.
- Perform QA/QC of utility relocation packages for submittal 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 coverage
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
