Project Engineer, Utility Coordination in Houston, Texas at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)

The Utility Coordination Project Engineer will be a major contributor to LAN's Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) team by leading utility coordination efforts for roadway, bridge, utility, pipeline and other civil design projects.

Job Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Represent LAN to utility owners, clients and other stakeholders to communicate project characteristics, identify conflicts with existing utilities and coordinate utility adjustments.
• Conduct project plan set evaluations by interpreting proposed designs and subsurface utility engineer data to identify conflicts with utilities.
• Understand construction methods and design parameters to suggest design changes to avoid potential conflicts.
• Coordinate meetings with utility owners and stakeholders throughout the process or a project to communicate utility adjustments and relocations.
• Via CADD software (Bentley and Autodesk) prepare exhibits and utility conflict matrices, analyze SUE and design drawing files and other related tasks.
• Prepare reimbursable agreements.
• Coordinate with other engineers and SUE field staff as it relates to schedules and project needs.
• Knowledge of permitting processes on behalf of a utility owner.
• Assist in project scoping and scheduling efforts.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

• 4+ years' experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer License (PE)

Preferred Education & Experience

• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and design standards.
• Strong command of core engineering principles with the ability to apply them to real-world, multidisciplinary projects.
• Proficient in problem-solving
• Experienced with industry-standard software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit)
• Competent in data interpretation and statistical analysis
• Strong knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Critical thinking and sound engineering judgement
• Detail-oriented and quality focused
• Effective communicator

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, status, or local laws and to prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any of these factors. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 713-266-6900 or by email using peopleoperations@leoadaly.com . For more information about your rights under the law, see: Know Your Rights