Utility Coordinator - Transportation Market

Utility Coordinator - Transportation Market

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: UTILI
003823

• Posted:
  January 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Gresham Smith | Louisville Office
Louisville, KY 40202, USA

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Has working knowledge of State DOT Plans Development processes and requirements.
• Brings experience coordinating utility design and construction for State and Local Programs roadway projects.
• Demonstrates knowledge across overhead and underground utilities: electric, communications/fiber/broadband, natural gas, water, and sewer.
• Can develop accurate utility relocation cost estimates and support or perform relocation inspection services.
• Understands State DOT utility policies and practices; has a knowledge base of utility permitting and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE).
• Has experience with the Bentley product suite;
  Open Roads Designer preferred and experience with AutoCAD.
• Shows high attention to detail and exercises strong organizational, time management, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience:
  
  10+ years in the utility industry, including overhead and underground utility construction related to transportation projects.
• Licensure:
  Kentucky licensure strongly preferred.
• Certifications:
  
  KYTC Utility Coordination Certification preferred.

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

As a Utility Coordinator, you will:

• Lead utility relocation coordination with internal teams, utility owners, contractors, and agencies to minimize conflicts and keep projects on schedule.
• Apply State DOT Plans Development requirements and utility policies to planning, design, and construction coordination activities.
• Prepare, review, and maintain utility relocation plans; develop accurate relocation cost estimates; and provide or support relocation inspection services.
• Coordinate utility design and construction activities for State and Local Programs roadway projects, identifying conflicts and facilitating timely resolution.
• Support utility permitting and SUE activities; document decisions, assumptions, and approvals.
• Utilize Bentley tools, preferably Open Roads Designer, to support design, documentation, and coordination workflows.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Professional Growth
:
In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares
: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal &  Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

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