Utilities Engineer (Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Utilities Engineer (Infrastructure): Leading utility coordination and design review for complex public transit and infrastructure projects with an accent on underground utility relocation and conflict resolution. Focus on managing multi-jurisdictional interfaces, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and providing field engineering support for major capital improvement programs.

Location: Must be based in Los Angeles or Long Beach, CA (On-site)

Salary: $120,000–$160,000 per year

Company

A global professional services company providing strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations services.

What you will do

• Lead utility coordination for water, sewer, and communication relocations in dense urban environments.
• Manage design review and conflict resolution for underground and overhead utilities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare and review Utility Relocation Plans, Joint Utility Trench layouts, and conflict resolution drawings.
• Coordinate permits and agreements with utility owners such as DWP, SoCal Gas, AT&T, and LADOT.
• Provide field engineering support, inspection coordination, and as-built verification.
• Ensure compliance with NEPA/CEQA requirements, encroachment permits, and environmental constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive experience in utility engineering and coordination for public infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of five years of direct experience supporting LA Metro capital improvement programs.
• Must be able to work on-site at client locations in Los Angeles/Long Beach.
• Strong understanding of transit corridor expansions, station construction, and tunnel alignment utility coordination.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
• Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Safety certification.
• Experience with heavy civil, transit, and rail projects in dense urban environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities to work on high-impact, large-scale public infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative environment blending real-world engineering with digital innovation.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an EEO employer.
• Support for professional growth and career development within a global organization.