Utility Engineering Lead

About the role

Lochner and Egis are entering an exciting new chapter as one organization. We have combined decades of trusted U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever. At Egis, every project is an opportunity to create lasting impact. We collaborate with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work helps build a more sustainable future.

Job Description: As the Utility Engineering Lead, you'll provide technical and project leadership for utility engineering, utility coordination, and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) services across Texas. You'll lead project teams, collaborate with clients and stakeholders, support business development efforts, and help deliver critical transportation infrastructure projects for TxDOT and local agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Egis Utility Engineering practice, overseeing utility engineers, coordinators, SUE technicians, and inspectors.
• Manage department operations, including staffing, resource planning, budgeting, and project scheduling.
• Serve as a technical leader on utility engineering, utility coordination, and SUE projects supporting major transportation infrastructure programs, including TxDOT projects.
• Oversee utility conflict analysis, utility adjustment design, relocation coordination, and related engineering services.
• Coordinate with utility owners, TxDOT, contractors, CEI teams, and design staff to resolve conflicts and support project delivery.
• Review and oversee the preparation of utility plans, agreements, reimbursement packages, technical reports, specifications, and project documentation.
• Provide quality oversight and ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule and in accordance with client requirements.
• Support business development efforts through proposal development, client presentations, interviews, and contract pursuits.
• Foster strong client relationships and mentor staff while promoting collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas.
• 10+ years of experience leading utility engineering, utility coordination, and conflict management efforts on transportation projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering and technical staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with clients, utility owners, public agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to represent Egis in client meetings, industry events, interviews, and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting TxDOT transportation projects.