Senior Utility Engineer

Description 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?

Watch Our Story:' ' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. 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.

From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs.

Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the  the role of Senior Utility Engineer, we'll count on you to:  Provide project engineering and utility coordination with a focus on transportation projects and public transportation clients throughout the Southern California Region.

Develop utility basemaps, coordinate with utility owners and agencies, develop relocation strategies, assist in preparation of cost estimates, preparation of engineering plans and specification for utility relocations. Work independently as well as assist groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task. Be involved in highway and railroad utility design and plans production for utility owners and Municipal clients.

Perform other duties as needed   #LI-JF1

Keywords:
Senior Utility Engineer, roadway, highway, railroad,

Preferred Qualifications California PE certification.

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

Ability to prepare pipeline drawings: plan view, pipeline profiles, cross sections, and utility details

Experience delivering Caltrans drainage projects

Preference given to local candidates

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree A minimum of 10 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams Project management skills desirable Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation…