
Posted 21 days ago
Utilities Engineer
HoustonHybridFull-time
AI Summary
Lead utility engineering projects for transportation infrastructure, coordinating design, construction, and relocation efforts while managing teams and budgets.
About this role
Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we work. As a Utilities Engineer, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability of new and existing utility systems as part of large-scale transportation projects
- Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues
- Coordinate utility relocation efforts on behalf of Federal, State, and Local area agencies or utility infrastructure owners
- Act as a team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of utility engineering work including scope, cost and schedule control
- Prepare, host and track action items that are associated with project progress meetings
- Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants, and clients
- Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
- Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
- Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
- Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree
- Professional Engineering License
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the transportation utility engineering, design or construction related fields
- Ability to manage engineering, design or construction projects
- Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation and some experience in Open Roads Designer is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
Benefits
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
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Skills
Bentley MicroStationCivil EngineeringContract NegotiationDesign ReviewMicrosoft OfficeOpen Roads DesignerProject ManagementUtility Relocation
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