Utility Engineer; Part-Time​/Hybrid

Hours:

Part-Time (10–20 hours per week)

Competitive; commensurate with experience

PSM Associates is seeking a skilled Utility Relocation Engineer for a flexible, part-time role based in Contra Costa County. This hybrid position combines virtual work with necessary in-office and on-site field operations. The ideal candidate will manage complex utility relocation projects within Caltrans Right-of-Way (ROW), ensuring seamless coordination across multiple utility types.

• Project Oversight:
  Manage and engineer utility relocation processes within Caltrans ROW.
• Utility Coordination:
  Oversee conflicts and relocations for diverse systems, including:
• PG&E Infrastructure:
  High/low-pressure gas and high-voltage electrical lines (both overhead and underground).
• Wet Utilities:
  Water distribution, wastewater systems, and storm drains.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as the primary liaison between the design team, agency representatives, and internal teams.

• Proven Expertise:
  Direct experience managing utility relocation projects specifically within Caltrans ROW.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of PG&E gas/electric systems and municipal wet utilities and their associated agencies.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Licensing: A valid California Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred (though candidates with extensive matching experience will be considered).

This is a hybrid role. Candidates must be local to the San Francisco East Bay area to facilitate a mix of remote work, office meetings, and active field visits.