HDR · 12 hours ago
Senior Technical Specialist – Transit/Utilities
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $187K/yr
15+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment and fostering a culture of inclusion. They are seeking a Senior Utility Coordinator to support their Transportation Business Group by coordinating utilities related to transportation project design and documentation.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Communicate and coordinate with utility companies and the project team specific to the design process and schedule and per standard client practices and requirements
Develop and maintain accurate records of utility coordination efforts and delivery and receipt of documentation, including routine updates for the client and project team
Develop and coordinate utility agreements and memoranda of agreements between utility companies and the client as applicable to the project design
Coordinate with utility companies to obtain, review, and maintain utility-specific documentation (ie prior rights, as-builts, encroachment permits, betterments, no-cost letters, standards and specifications, etc.)
Develop, maintain, and update utility-specific cost estimates applicable to the project design to inform utility documentation and the project team
Support the project team with documentation and maintenance of records specific to utility costs and applicable reimbursements from utility companies
Review utility design plans for compliance with applicable utility company requirements, contract requirements, and utility agreements
Review project design plans for utility conflicts and evaluation of feasible alternatives for mitigation
Prepare and update utility reports and applicable data specific to proposed project design
Prepare specifications and contract documents
Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
Participate in project coordination meetings
Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position
Produce and/or oversee the development of utility plans, specifications, and estimates and support the development of other discipline design plans specific to utility relocations and conflicts
Develop and review schedules and provide support for schedule updates
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience
A minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported
Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline to be supported
Extensive knowledge of industry standards specific to the discipline being supported
Proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years of related experience
Strong decision-making skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long- and short-term tasks simultaneously
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to travel to NY/NJ project sites and client offices
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preference is given to local candidates
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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