Senior Transportation Utility Engineer

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Utility Engineer to support the planning, design, coordination, and construction of utility infrastructure associated with transportation projects. This role will provide technical leadership on complex utility engineering assignments, including utility investigations, relocations, conflict analysis, design development, and coordination with utility owners, public agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of transportation infrastructure and utility systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead utility engineering activities for transportation projects, including highways, roads, bridges, transit facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Manage utility investigations, field assessments, subsurface utility engineering coordination, and existing-conditions documentation.
• Identify and evaluate utility conflicts and develop practical relocation, protection, and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and review utility plans, profiles, relocation plans, design details, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with electric, gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, and other utility owners.
• Support the development of utility agreements, permits, memoranda of understanding, and relocation documentation.
• Coordinate utility design with roadway, drainage, structures, traffic, environmental, right-of-way, and construction disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance and quality control for utility engineering deliverables.
• Review plans, specifications, estimates, schedules, and contractor submittals for utility-related issues.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, agencies, utility owners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with construction support, utility relocation coordination, field observations, and resolution of utility-related issues.
• Support project managers with scope development, fee estimates, schedules, task management, and client communications.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to junior and mid-level staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, agency requirements, and project-specific criteria.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in utility engineering, transportation design, infrastructure development, or a related field.
• Experience supporting or leading utility coordination for transportation or public infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of utility systems, utility conflict analysis, relocation planning, and utility owner coordination.
• Proficiency with engineering design and documentation software, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, or equivalent platforms.
• Ability to interpret survey information, utility records, engineering plans, design standards, and construction documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with technical writing for proposals, guidance manuals, training curriculums, and research

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain licensure within an agreed-upon timeframe.
• Experience with Department of Transportation, municipal, transit, or other public-sector projects.
• Experience with subsurface utility engineering, utility quality levels, and applicable industry standards.
• Knowledge of utility coordination procedures, relocation agreements, permitting requirements, and right-of-way processes.
• Familiarity with state and local transportation agency standards and procedures.
• Experience with project management, client relationship development, and business development activities.
• Experience mentoring engineers and reviewing technical work products.

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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