Utility EIT​/Design Coordinator

Utility EIT/Design Coordinator

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

HDR is looking for a Utility EIT/Design Coordinator in Charleston or Columbia, SC. They will work under the direction of a licensed PE and be responsible for Utility Coordination on various projects throughout the southeast. In the role of Utility EIT/Design Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

• Utility Coordination – Assist with coordination between the project team and utility owners existing within the vicinity of a civil engineering project to identify, understand, confirm, and mitigate utility risk to the project.
• Utility Research
  - Perform utility records research, obtain existing mapping and plans, and prepare utility contact lists.
• Utility Investigation
  - Coordinate and/or assist with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations performed by HDR and/or subconsultants.
• Utility Conflict Resolution – Identify utility conflicts on civil engineering projects and communicate findings to the project team and utility owners. Assist with coordination of resolution to those conflicts which may include conflict mitigation through project design or relocation of utilities.
• Utility Design – Assist project engineers with design of wet and dry utilities required to accommodate civil proposed improvements.
• Utility Plan Production
  - Assist with preparation of utility-related client deliverables such as civil project plans and specifications. Assist with preparation of exhibits for utility owners.
• Utility Field Coordination – Work with utility owners and construction management teams during the installation of utility relocations.
• Overall Project Team Coordination
  - Work with the overall civil project team, project engineers, and project managers to meet client needs and objectives.
• Overall Quality
  - Apply company/client quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project documents, time and budget management. Participate in the QA/QC review of plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Perform other duties, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Two years of related experience in the Transportation/Roadway/Utility industry.
• Proficient with Micro Station and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with Highways and Roads engineering software such as Bentley Concept Station and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand civil transportation engineering design plans.
• Ability to read and understand utility installation and adjustment plans.
• Position requires strong communication, both verbal and written, organization skills, attention to detail, scheduling and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Autodesk CAD programs such as AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Familiarity with Bentley CAD programs such as Micro Station and ORD.
• Familiarity with GIS-related programs such as ArcGIS and Field Maps.
• Familiarity with PDF-editing software such as Bluebeam or Adobe.
• Demonstrated external communication skills.
• Experience interfacing with utility providers.
• Field experience in construction oversight or surveying capacity.
• Basic understanding of real estate principles and the ability to comprehend easements and other general documents associated with property rights.
• Local…