Utility Engineering Lead - Austin, TX

About the role

Lochner, an Egis company, is recruiting for an experienced Utility Engineering Department Manager to join our team. The UEDM will oversee and manage a team of engineers, utility coordinators, and inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the efforts of utility engineers, coordinators, SUE technicians, and utility inspectors.
• Apply knowledge of engineering in design of roadways, drainage, and utility improvements for streets, highways, freeways, and bridges to successfully accomplish utility projects and tasks.
• Review project documents and utility plans for adjustments.
• Review technical documents such as Standard Utility Agreement packages, reimbursement documents, preliminary designs, and project change orders that may involve utilities.
• Communicate with Utility Owners concerning required adjustments, set schedules, and conduct follow-up reviews.
• Communicate with Lochner CEI team, TxDOT, and contractor in problem-solving and evaluating conflicts to determine appropriate solutions.
• Take an active role in contract pursuits, including researching and investigating projects, leading staff in writing proposals, ensuring RFQ requirements are met, and interviewing with potential clients, as needed.
• Support engineering staff in the development of utility relocation design.
• Clearly communicate work and ideas through drawings, documents, reports, and verbal exchange.
• Oversee the production of layouts of existing or proposed improvements in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and coordinate details with design team members.
• Cook with reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Aid with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications, and calculations.
• Cook with project assignments with those of other engineers and technicians in his/her discipline group.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas is required. 10+ years of experience, after attaining PE license, in leading a team as described above in utility management for conflict identification and clearance on transportation projects.
• Experience in roadway, drainage, and bridge design or construction engineering is a benefit.
• PE experience working on TxDOT projects is desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to represent Lochner in meetings, conferences, and interviews with potential clients.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor engineers and technicians.
• Experience using Bentley OpenRoads Designer software is a benefit.