{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"28d3e7debe8d3f7dc1f3c852","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/28d3e7debe8d3f7dc1f3c852","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/28d3e7debe8d3f7dc1f3c852","title":"Utility EIT/Design Coordinator","description":"Utility EIT/Design Coordinator\n- (194672)\nAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?\n\nWatch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'\n\nEach and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.\nWe believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.\nHDR is looking for a Utility EIT/Design Coordinator in Charleston or Columbia, SC. They will work under the direction of a licensed PE and be responsible for Utility Coordination on various projects throughout the southeast.\nIn the role of Utility EIT/Design Coordinator, we'll count on you to:\nUtility Coordination – Assist with coordination between the project team and utility owners existing within the vicinity of a civil engineering project to identify, understand, confirm, and mitigate utility risk to the project. Assist with conducting associated meetings and development of meeting materials and documentation.\nUtility Research - Perform utility records research, obtain existing mapping and plans, and prepare utility contact lists.\nUtility Investigation - Coordinate and / or assist with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations performed by HDR and / or subconsultants.\nUtility Conflict Resolution – Identify utility conflicts on civil engineering projects and communicate findings to the project team and utility owners. Assist with coordination of resolution to those conflicts which may include conflict mitigation through project design or relocation of utilities.\nUtility Design – Assist project engineers with design of wet and dry utilities required to accommodate civil proposed improvements.\nUtility Plan Production - Assist with preparation of utility-related client deliverables such as civil project plans and specifications. Assist with preparation of exhibits for utility owners.\nUtility Field Coordination – Work with utility owners and construction management teams during the installation of utility relocations.\nOverall Project Team Coordination - Work with the overall civil project team, project engineers, and project managers to meet client needs and objectives.\nOverall Quality - Apply company/client quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project documents, time and budget management. Participate in the QA/QC review of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.\nPerform other duties, as assigned.\nPreferred Qualifications\nEngineer in Training (EIT) certificate\nCandidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression\nTwo years of related experience in the Transportation/Roadway/Utility industry.\nProficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with Highways and Roads engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d\nProficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.\nAbility to read and understand civil transportation engineering design plans.\nAbility to read and understand utility installation and adjustment plans.\nPosition requires strong communication, both verbal and written, organization skills, attention to detail, scheduling and problem-solving skills.\nFamiliarity with Autodesk CAD programs such as AutoCAD and Civil3D.\nFamiliarity with Bentley CAD programs such as MicroStation and ORD.\nFamiliarity with GIS-related programs such as ArcGIS and Field Maps.\nFamiliarity with PDF-editing software such as Bluebeam or Adobe.\nDemonstrated external communication skills.\nExperience interfacing with utility providers.\nField experience in construction oversight or surveying capacity.\nBasic understanding of real estate principles and the ability to comprehend easements and other general documents associated with property rights.\nLocal candidates preferred.\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field\nAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must\nWhat We Believe\nHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.\n\nOur Commitment\nAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.\n\nOur eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.\nPrimary Location:\nUnited States-South Carolina-Charleston\nOther Locations:\nUnited States-South Carolina-Columbia\nIndustry:\nHighway + Road\nSchedule:\nFull-time\nEmployee Status:\nRegular\nBusinessClass:\nUtility Management Services\nJob Posting:\nJul 30, 2026","company":"HDR","rawCompany":"hdr","city":"Columbia","state":"SC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T10:36:32.815Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2051.01","title":"Transportation Engineers","slug":"transportation-engineers"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"17-3022.00","title":"Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"civil-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Utility EIT/Design Coordinator","description":"Utility EIT/Design Coordinator\n- (194672)\nAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?\n\nWatch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'\n\nEach and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.\nWe believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.\nHDR is looking for a Utility EIT/Design Coordinator in Charleston or Columbia, SC. They will work under the direction of a licensed PE and be responsible for Utility Coordination on various projects throughout the southeast.\nIn the role of Utility EIT/Design Coordinator, we'll count on you to:\nUtility Coordination – Assist with coordination between the project team and utility owners existing within the vicinity of a civil engineering project to identify, understand, confirm, and mitigate utility risk to the project. Assist with conducting associated meetings and development of meeting materials and documentation.\nUtility Research - Perform utility records research, obtain existing mapping and plans, and prepare utility contact lists.\nUtility Investigation - Coordinate and / or assist with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations performed by HDR and / or subconsultants.\nUtility Conflict Resolution – Identify utility conflicts on civil engineering projects and communicate findings to the project team and utility owners. Assist with coordination of resolution to those conflicts which may include conflict mitigation through project design or relocation of utilities.\nUtility Design – Assist project engineers with design of wet and dry utilities required to accommodate civil proposed improvements.\nUtility Plan Production - Assist with preparation of utility-related client deliverables such as civil project plans and specifications. Assist with preparation of exhibits for utility owners.\nUtility Field Coordination – Work with utility owners and construction management teams during the installation of utility relocations.\nOverall Project Team Coordination - Work with the overall civil project team, project engineers, and project managers to meet client needs and objectives.\nOverall Quality - Apply company/client quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project documents, time and budget management. Participate in the QA/QC review of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.\nPerform other duties, as assigned.\nPreferred Qualifications\nEngineer in Training (EIT) certificate\nCandidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression\nTwo years of related experience in the Transportation/Roadway/Utility industry.\nProficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with Highways and Roads engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d\nProficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.\nAbility to read and understand civil transportation engineering design plans.\nAbility to read and understand utility installation and adjustment plans.\nPosition requires strong communication, both verbal and written, organization skills, attention to detail, scheduling and problem-solving skills.\nFamiliarity with Autodesk CAD programs such as AutoCAD and Civil3D.\nFamiliarity with Bentley CAD programs such as MicroStation and ORD.\nFamiliarity with GIS-related programs such as ArcGIS and Field Maps.\nFamiliarity with PDF-editing software such as Bluebeam or Adobe.\nDemonstrated external communication skills.\nExperience interfacing with utility providers.\nField experience in construction oversight or surveying capacity.\nBasic understanding of real estate principles and the ability to comprehend easements and other general documents associated with property rights.\nLocal candidates preferred.\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field\nAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must\nWhat We Believe\nHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.\n\nOur Commitment\nAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.\n\nOur eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.\nPrimary Location:\nUnited States-South Carolina-Charleston\nOther Locations:\nUnited States-South Carolina-Columbia\nIndustry:\nHighway + Road\nSchedule:\nFull-time\nEmployee Status:\nRegular\nBusinessClass:\nUtility Management Services\nJob Posting:\nJul 30, 2026","datePosted":"2026-08-03T10:36:32.815Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T10:36:32.815Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"HDR","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Columbia","addressRegion":"SC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"28d3e7debe8d3f7dc1f3c852"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/28d3e7debe8d3f7dc1f3c852"}}