Utility Coordinator

HDR is hiring a Utility Coordinator I to support Transportation/Roadway projects by managing utility conflicts, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations, and preparing client deliverables.

• Assist with the identification, communication, and resolution of utility conflicts on Transportation/Roadway projects.
• Assist with the management and coordination of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations, schedule, and submittals.
• Perform utility records research, obtaining project utility company contacts, existing maps and plans, preparing contact ledgers and assisting in utility conflict tracking reports.
• Work independently, and with project team, coordinating with utility companies and roadway engineers to meet client’s needs and objectives.
• Assist with and prepare client deliverables, utility exhibits, project guides, project reviews, project invoices, expense reports and project monitoring/field verification, as needed.
• Apply company/client quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project documents, time and budget management.
• Assist in the review and perform QA/QC of utility company agreements, plans, specifications, cost estimates and invoices submitted by utility companies to assure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and requirements of the client.
• Frequent communication, both verbal and written, between project managers, clients and utility owners to ensure project schedules are met and are compliant with federal, state and local laws, in addition to any other regulations required by the client.
• Assist with and conduct meetings, presentations, and minutes for both in person and virtual meetings.
• Support Project Managers in the development of proposal elements, project scope elements, budget elements, and schedule elements.
• Type, format and organize project documents, reports, specifications and correspondence.
• Create and maintain paper and electronic files.
• Travel requirements are typically 10%.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 2 years related experience
• Ability to read and understand contractual documents, including but not limited to deeds, engineering plans, sub‑contractor proposals, reimbursement agreements, occupancy and use agreements, etc.
• Basic understanding of real estate principles and the ability to read and understand easements, deeds, legal descriptions and general documents associated with property rights
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu, ArcGIS, KMZs, AutoCAD or Micro Station
• Familiarity with the Transportation/Roadway/Utility industry

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• 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
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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Location:

United States — Texas — Fort Worth

Industry: Freight Rail

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Utility Coordination and Engineering

Job Posting: May 26, 2026

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.