Utility Coordinator – Transportation

Description

• Prepare and maintain Utility Coordination Reports (UCRs) , Utility Relocation Reports (URRs) , and other documentation per SCDOT standards.
• Track relocation schedules, manage correspondence, and maintain documentation throughout all project phases.
• Support right-of-way coordination efforts and assist in identifying impacts to utilities and property owners.
• Review SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) data, utility as-built drawings, and survey information to identify existing utilities and potential conflicts.
• Develop and review Utility Relocation Plans , agreements, and estimates for inclusion in final right-of-way (ROW) and construction plan submittals.
• Lead or assist in utility coordination meetings with owners, design staff, and SCDOT representatives.
• Provide input on utility-related design solutions and assist in conflict mitigation planning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between SCDOT, utility owners, consultants, and contractors for utility coordination efforts.
• Some travel within South Carolina may be required to attend coordination meetings or field reviews.
• Coordinate with internal design teams to incorporate utility information and conflict resolutions into roadway and bridge plans.
• Ensure compliance with SCDOT’s Utility Accommodation Manual , Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations, and SC Code of Laws Title 57 .

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Primarily office-based with occasional field visits for utility identification or coordination meetings.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway plans, CADD drawings (MicroStation/OpenRoads preferred), and survey data.
• Previous involvement in SCDOT design-build or on-call roadway design contracts .
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple coordination efforts concurrently.
• Experience with SUE levels (A–D) , utility relocation processes , and SCDOT Utility Coordination procedures .
• Knowledge of ProjectWise , Bluebeam , and SCDOT documentation templates.
• Experience coordinating with SCDOT Utility Office and utility agencies (water, sewer, power, gas, telecom).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, relocation plans, and schematics.
• Experience developing and tracking Utility Agreement Packages and Conflict Matrices .
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field or demonstrated equivalency in education &/or experience
• 2 years minimum experience in utility coordination, roadway design, or construction involving SCDOT or other DOT projects.

Benefits

• Typical 40-hour work week; additional hours may be required for project deadlines.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance