Senior Utility Coordinator

Are you an experienced Utility Coordinator ready to take a lead role on complex transportation design projects? VIAS Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Utility Coordinator to play a pivotal role in building our utility services practice, mentoring staff, and driving strategic growth in our transportation infrastructure group. This is a high-impact role working closely with the firm's ownership, including supporting roadway, bridge, and multimodal design projects in partnership with NCDOT and SCDOT.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead utility coordination efforts for transportation design projects with NCDOT and/or SCDOT

· Identify existing utilities and potential conflicts through plan reviews and coordination

· Coordinate with public and private utility companies

· Serve as the primary point of contact between DOTs, utilities, and design teams

· Review design plans to assess utility impacts and relocation needs

· Track utility coordination schedules and commitments

· Facilitate coordination meetings and document decisions

· Support preparation of utility agreements and permits

· Ensure compliance with DOT and FHWA requirements

· Identify risks and support mitigation strategies

Requirements

What we’re looking for

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

· 5+ years of utility coordination experience

· Experience with NCDOT or SCDOT preferred

· Knowledge of utility relocation and ROW processes

· Ability to interpret engineering plans

· Valid driver’s license

· Leadership and mentoring experience (preferred but not required)

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Entrepreneurial mindset and eagerness to build something

Benefits

What we offer

· Competitive salary with leadership growth potential

· Full suite of benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO)

· Flexible work environment (hybrid options available)

· Direct collaboration with firm principals and decision-makers

· Opportunity to shape a utilities department from the ground up

· Meaningful, long-term career path in a values-driven firm

If you’re ready to contribute your utility technical expertise and be part of an innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!