KCI · 1 week ago
Sr. Utility Designer
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expKCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. The Sr. Utility Designer will be responsible for utility design, coordination, and construction methods, ensuring compliance with standards and preparing necessary documentation for utility relocations.
Consulting
Hiring Manager
Katie Howitt
Responsibilities
Experience working with MicroStation/GEOPAK/OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD
Proficiency with NCDOT Highway Construction Plans reading
Familiar with NCDOT processes and standards, especially Utilities Accommodations Manual (UAM)
Experience with utility design, coordination, and utility construction methods
Experience identifying & documenting Utility Conflicts
Experience providing drafting assistance, revision, and QA/QC of Relocation Designs from Utility Owners
Experience preparing Utilities by Others (UBO)
Experience monitoring project schedules and coordination with owners for scheduling utility relocations
Attending project progress meetings to provide status on utility coordination efforts
Field Visits to identify/assess/document existing utility facilities
Collaborate with other Departments involved with project development
Experience with managing multiple complex utility projects
Collaboration with Environmental Team to determine Wetland Permitting/Mitigation/Clearing Needs
Experience assessing Utility Relocation Cost Responsibilities
Drafting Assistance, Revision, QA/QC, and facilitates the execution of Encroachment Agreements & URAs between utility owners and NCDOT
Experience researching & analyzing utility records, prior rights, and existing utility agreements
Scheduling/leading on-site Utility Kick-Off meetings
Preparing Special Provisions & Relocation Schedules
Coordinate with NCDOT Personnel, Consultant Firms, & Utility Owners to Provide Project Updates, Progress Reports, & Finalized Submittals
Experience preparing Utility Clearing/Grubbing Plans and Utility Priority ROW Plans
Complete Annual Individual Training Program
Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
Complete other duties as required/assigned
Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(80-85% typical)
Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
Consult and coordinate with other practices as required
Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
Compare field data to design plans
Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes and photographs as needed
Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for review and approval
Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval
Read and interpret technical documents needed for performance of job
Review and approve shop drawings
Qualification
Required
Experience working with MicroStation/GEOPAK/OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD
Proficiency with NCDOT Highway Construction Plans reading
Familiar with NCDOT processes and standards, especially Utilities Accommodations Manual (UAM)
Experience with utility design, coordination, and utility construction methods
Experience identifying & documenting Utility Conflicts
Experience providing drafting assistance, revision, and QA/QC of Relocation Designs from Utility Owners
Experience preparing Utilities by Others (UBO)
Experience monitoring project schedules and coordination with owners for scheduling utility relocations
Attending project progress meetings to provide status on utility coordination efforts
Field Visits to identify/assess/document existing utility facilities
Collaborate with other Departments involved with project development
HS diploma or GED required. BS degree preferred or equivalent years of experience
Minimum of 4 - 8 years of experience
Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position
Preferred
Experience with managing multiple complex utility projects
Collaboration with Environmental Team to determine Wetland Permitting/Mitigation/Clearing Needs
Experience assessing Utility Relocation Cost Responsibilities
Drafting Assistance, Revision, QA/QC, and facilitates the execution of Encroachment Agreements & URAs between utility owners and NCDOT
Experience researching & analyzing utility records, prior rights, and existing utility agreements
Scheduling/leading on-site Utility Kick-Off meetings
Preparing Special Provisions & Relocation Schedules
Coordinate with NCDOT Personnel, Consultant Firms, & Utility Owners to Provide Project Updates, Progress Reports, & Finalized Submittals
Experience preparing Utility Clearing/Grubbing Plans and Utility Priority ROW Plans
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Family friendly benefits
Collaborative working environment
Training
Mentoring
Resources you need to advance in your career
Company
KCI
KCI is a 100-percent employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States and beyond.
1001-5000 employees
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Christopher Griffith
Chairman of the Board / CEO
Jason Hardebeck
Chief Technology Officer
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