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Utility Coordinator – Transportation

Aecom

The Role

Overview

Coordinate utility identification, conflict analysis, and relocations for SCDOT projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • utility reporting
  • schedule tracking
  • sue review
  • relocation planning
  • coordination meetings
  • stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-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

  • microstation
  • projectwise
  • bluebeam
  • bachelor’s
  • 2‑year
  • utility coordination

What You Bring

-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.

The Company

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

High Performance Logistics

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Modernization

Transportation

Transit and Rail Projects

Highways

Bridges

Aviation Facilities

Facilities Management

Educational Institutions

Healthcare Facilities

Commercial Buildings

Corrections Facilities

Urban and Regional Planning

Building Construction

Oil and Gas Industry

Maritime Facilities

Water Management Systems

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship for us employment authorization is available now or in the future.