Utility Coordinator

Utility Coordinator

Mt. Pleasant, SC •  
• Full‑Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi‑disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT is seeking a Utility Coordinator to join us in our Charleston office as part of the South and North Carolina Utilities Team. The successful candidate will be responsible under moderate supervision to perform utility coordination duties, including contacting and directing utility owners’ relocation efforts as part of the planning and design phases of proposed roadway and bridge improvement projects.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F‑1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

• Analyze survey information, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, Subsurface Utility Engineering plans or other topographical data such as hydraulics design and utility relocation(s) design plans.
• Organize and review design information from multiple utility sources for accuracy; determine if design meets or exceeds project specifications.
• Conduct meetings as necessary to successfully reach schedule milestones.
• Use computer‑assisted engineering and design software to prepare Utility by Others plans and associated documents.
• Maintain favorable relationships with utility companies, DOTs, counties, and municipal agencies.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Strong oral and written communication and technical writing skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Micro Station, and other design software.
• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience); advanced education is preferred.
• 2–4 years of related experience in utility coordination and/or design is preferred.

• Utility coordination and construction inspection or related experience in South or North Carolina, specifically with SCDOT or NCDOT.

Work is performed in the field approximately 30% of the time. The role requires extensive bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Work is performed within a general office environment approximately 60% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, or other factors in the office environment.

Out‑of‑town travel is expected approximately 10% of the time and is dependent upon the company’s workload.

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…
• Benefits | JMT

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.