What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Coordinator position at Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP?
At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 100 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!
We are currently seeking a Utility Coordinator to work in our Fairfax, VA office. The position will involve coordinating the identification, protection and relocation of public and private utilities to accommodate the design and construction of transportation projects. The successful candidate must have excellent technical, organizational, and communication skills to effectively interface with utility owner personnel and project design and construction personnel. A thorough knowledge of local, State, and Federal requirements related to utility work and understanding of transportation design and construction are essential for job execution.
Responsibilities:
Project assignments will include researching and obtaining utility record drawings and facilitating Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) activities to identify and locate utilities. The candidate will be responsible for interfacing with utility owner personnel and project design and construction personnel to establish roles and responsibilities for utility design and construction activities and track these activities though the project life. The candidate also will be responsible for performing and/or coordinating design and constructability reviews related to as-built and/or proposed utilities for projects.
Requirements:
- BSCE (preferred) or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 4 years of experience with utility design or related work
- Licensed as a PE (preferred)
- Experience with utility design and utility construction methods
- Experience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
- Exceptional communication, technical writing, presentation, and organizational skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
- Experience with managing complex utility projects
- Ability to handle multiple assignments
Benefits:
WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group life insurance, as well as additional optional life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.
