Utility Engineer

United Infrastructure Group (UIG) continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the Southeast with a 100 year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees who thrive in a professional, family-oriented environment. We are committed to developing the best workforce possible through continuous recruiting, training, and advancement of industry professionals.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support that mission and includes:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% matching up to 4%
• Significant Paid Time Off
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Role Overview: Utility Engineer (Utility Coordinator)

As a Utility Engineer at UIG, you will be responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of utility relocation efforts on large-scale infrastructure projects. You will work closely with joint venture teams, subcontractors, and third-party utility companies to ensure relocation designs, schedules, and documentation are properly managed and executed in accordance with project requirements.

General Expectations:

• Continuously improve through education, professional training, and certification.
• Represent UIG professionally and in alignment with our mission and values.
• Train backup personnel to support your role in your absence.
• Treat all co-workers and clients with respect and professionalism.
• Communicate with honesty, openness, and transparency.
• Act with integrity, be accountable, and lead by example.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing and reviewing utility relocation plans alongside design engineers for joint venture projects.
• Organize and manage plan sets by work scope using BOX or other JV tracking platforms.
• Track and file utility correspondence and submittals in project systems.
• Manage utility relocation subcontractors under contract.
• Coordinate with external utility providers to ensure timely and compliant relocations.
• Submit and track material and shop drawing approvals.
• Maintain accurate utility relocation schedules and records.
• Track labor, equipment, materials, and quantities using COINS, including CTC forecasting, equipment and staffing schedules.
• Assist Project Managers with three-week lookahead schedules and planning related to utility scopes.
• Verify quantities and assist in preparing owner pay estimates and billing documentation.
• Maintain and update project logs, meeting minutes, and action items.
• Support schedule updates in Primavera P6, particularly for utility relocation timelines.
• Assist in preparing project change orders, claims, and cost analysis.
• Supervise field engineers and administrative staff related to utility scope.
• Code, submit, and track invoices to the Accounting department.
• Verify and confirm subcontractor billings with Joint Venture administrators.
• Provide support for project pursuits and design-build opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and COINS project management software.
• Strong interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Effective communicator and team player with a proactive, results-driven attitude.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed (multi-state opportunities).

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER