Utilities Coordination Engineer

About the role

Our onsite Program Management team in Chicago, IL is looking to add an experienced and collaborative Utilities Coordination Engineer in support of a multi-billion-dollar airport capital Redevelopment Program. The redevelopment will occur in the middle of an active airport and the existing terminal and concourses will remain operational while the new facility is built in place in a phased approach. This position allows for the opportunity to be a major contributor to the growth of one of the busiest airports in the world as part of the program management team. Reporting into the Utilities Manager, you will be responsible for supporting a team of utility project managers, engineers, and CAD technicians while managing subconsultants who provide aviation IT and telecommunications support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in master planning, design coordination, base mapping, construction sequencing, and commissioning of utilities, ensuring alignment with airport operations
• Coordinate with the FAA, ComEd, Peoples Gas, AT&T, and other third-party utilities to address scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and compliance matters
• Work closely with project managers, designers, and CMARs to support utility-related design and construction efforts
• Assess site utilities across all O'Hare projects
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on utility policies and major decisions
• Contribute to the development of an updated agreement with ComEd
• Participate in planning for an IT strategy
• Serve as the FAA liaison for the Utility Master Plan
• Oversee utility coordination across TAP and CIP projects
• Ensure utility technical reviews are conducted
• Manage the ongoing updates to the O'Hare Airport composite utility and base files to maintain accurate as-built records for all projects at the airport

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years in utility planning, design, coordination, or construction management on large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience leading teams of engineers, project managers, and technical staff
• Strong background in coordinating with public and private utility providers, government agencies, and regulatory bodies
• Ability to work onsite full-time at Midway International Airport with the program management team

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with FAA regulations and utility agreements for airports
• Experience negotiating agreements with major utility providers
• Knowledge of IT and telecommunications infrastructure for large-scale facilities
• Professional registration and/or certifications with a preference for at least one of the following: PE, PLS, CCM or PMP

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $99,000.00 to $130,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave