Senior Field Utility Coordinator

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California. We are seeking a Senior Field Utility Coordinator to support utility coordination efforts for major infrastructure projects across the Energy, Transportation, and Water sectors. This role focuses on hands‑on utility coordination, ensuring timely relocation and conflict resolution for wet and dry utilities on transit, municipal, highway, and airport projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in subsurface utility engineering (SUE), relocation strategies, and regulatory compliance, with proven ability to coordinate with multiple agencies and utility owners statewide. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of Cordoba’s statewide Utility Coordination Program while playing a pivotal role in delivering complex infrastructure projects.

• Perform utility clearance activities, including desktop investigations, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations, potholing, and conflict analysis.
• Review engineering design plans and prepare utility conflict matrices, schedules, relocation agreements, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain and update GIS‑based utility data systems, ensuring accuracy and usability across project teams.
• Identify potential relocations, easements, and prepare utility construction permits, Notices to Owners (NTO), and Utility Agreements (UA).
• Apply ASCE 38-22 standards and industry best practices in utility research, data management, and conflict resolution.
• Act as primary point of contact with public and private utility owners (water, wastewater, gas, electric, telecom, storm drain).
• Facilitate coordination meetings and provide clear communication through reports, maps, as‑builts, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with Caltrans, municipalities, and regional authorities to ensure compliance with applicable state, local, and federal regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of procedures that improve efficiency and consistency in utility coordination.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior utility coordination staff and field personnel.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Energy, Transportation, and Water sectors to ensure integrated project delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of professional experience in utility coordination, relocation, and subsurface investigations required
• Knowledge of ASCE 38-22, relocation strategies, and regulatory requirements required
• Utility coordinator experience with wet and dry utility systems and right‑of‑way considerations required
• Familiarity with Caltrans procedures and alternative delivery methods (design‑build)
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with the ability to collaborate with utility clients and customers, engineers, inspectors, and construction crews
• OSHA 20 training preferred
• Experience with GIS‑based utility databases and Micro Station/AutoCAD for plotting utilities in 2D/3D preferred
• Proficient in the MS Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work primarily in the field and occasionally in office, including travel to various project sites

$100,000 - $130,000 per year

4-5 days per week in the field and office in the Southern California area

80% travel to field sites within the Southern California area

Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full‑time basis without sponsorship

Ability to pass a pre‑authorized physical including a drug‑screening and background check

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans subsidized for employees and dependents effective first month after hire
• Paid AD&D and life insurance
• 401(k) with industry‑leading employer match
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical care, dependent care, and commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program and well‑being benefits including stress management, nutrition, and financial well‑being

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Cordoba strictly prohibits workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy workplace for all employees.