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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Utilities Engineer to support utility relocation, adjustment and coordination on highway projects in North Carolina. In this role you will support engineering design activities and project schedules while working with internal design teams and external utility owners.

• Provide utility project management and resource coordination in support of design and construction schedules.
• Supervise or coordinate lower-level administrative and technical staff as needed.
• Review utility analyses, routing reports, utility relocation plans, special provisions, project estimates, and cost responsibility determinations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with utility owners, project managers, division and central office partners to ensure timely deliverables.
• Provide technical assistance during project design and construction phases.
• Assist with scoping, basic conflict reviews, cost estimates, Utility Construction Agreements, encroachment requests, and PDN milestones.
• Travel occasionally to field sites for meetings and investigations; may include overnight travel.
• Represent the Regional Utilities Engineer and Preconstruction on recommendations and decisions as needed.

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Who We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Entry-level engineering experience or internships that demonstrate practical engineering judgment and coordination skills.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle is preferred.
• May require registration as a Professional Engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (per role requirements).

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Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting utility coordination tasks, maintaining deliverable trackers, and escalating issues to keep projects on schedule.
• Familiarity with CADD software (ORD/MicroStation) to develop and edit utility relocation plans, profiles, cross-sections, and 3D models.
• Strong organizational skills for project documentation, estimate updates, and design review comment management.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders to resolve scheduling and technical concerns.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordination with utility owners and project teams.

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Salary & Employment Type

• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Salary range (Salary Grade NC16): $57,983 - $101,470 per year

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Additional Information

• This is an entry-level position reporting to the Regional Manager and Preconstruction Division.
• Confidential Client supports second-chance employment in accordance with applicable executive orders and encourages applicants with justice-involved histories to apply where qualified.
• The agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities and to those with needs related to pregnancy, childbirth, or religious beliefs.
• It is important that applications include all relevant education and work experience; incomplete applications may affect consideration.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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