Utility Engineering Lead
About The Position
As the Utility Engineering Lead, you'll provide technical and project leadership for utility engineering, utility coordination, and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) services across Texas. You'll lead project teams, collaborate with clients and stakeholders, support business development efforts, and help deliver critical transportation infrastructure projects for TxDOT and local agencies. The Impact You'll Make: Lead and grow the Egis Utility Engineering practice, overseeing utility engineers, coordinators, SUE technicians, and inspectors. Manage department operations, including staffing, resource planning, budgeting, and project scheduling. Serve as a technical leader on utility engineering, utility coordination, and SUE projects supporting major transportation infrastructure programs, including TxDOT projects. Oversee utility conflict analysis, utility adjustment design, relocation coordination, and related engineering services. Coordinate with utility owners, TxDOT, contractors, CEI teams, and design staff to resolve conflicts and support project delivery. Review and oversee the preparation of utility plans, agreements, reimbursement packages, technical reports, specifications, and project documentation. Provide quality oversight and ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule and in accordance with client requirements. Support business development efforts through proposal development, client presentations, interviews, and contract pursuits. Foster strong client relationships and mentor staff while promoting collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas.
- 10+ years of experience leading utility engineering, utility coordination, and conflict management efforts on transportation projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering and technical staff.
- Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with clients, utility owners, public agencies, and project stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to represent Egis in client meetings, industry events, interviews, and business development activities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting TxDOT transportation projects.
- Experience with roadway, drainage, bridge design, or construction engineering.
- Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
- Experience supporting utility coordination, utility relocation, and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) services on complex transportation projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow the Egis Utility Engineering practice, overseeing utility engineers, coordinators, SUE technicians, and inspectors.
- Manage department operations, including staffing, resource planning, budgeting, and project scheduling.
- Serve as a technical leader on utility engineering, utility coordination, and SUE projects supporting major transportation infrastructure programs, including TxDOT projects.
- Oversee utility conflict analysis, utility adjustment design, relocation coordination, and related engineering services.
- Coordinate with utility owners, TxDOT, contractors, CEI teams, and design staff to resolve conflicts and support project delivery.
- Review and oversee the preparation of utility plans, agreements, reimbursement packages, technical reports, specifications, and project documentation.
- Provide quality oversight and ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule and in accordance with client requirements.
- Support business development efforts through proposal development, client presentations, interviews, and contract pursuits.
- Foster strong client relationships and mentor staff while promoting collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and flexible holiday program
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
- Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Paid family leave
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
- Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
