Utilities Coordination Engineer

Our onsite Program Management team in Chicago, IL is looking to add an experienced and collaborative Utilities Coordination Engineer in support of a multi-billion-dollar airport capital Redevelopment Program. The redevelopment will occur in the middle of an active airport and the existing terminal and concourses will remain operational while the new facility is built in place in a phased approach. This position allows for the opportunity to be a major contributor to the growth of one of the busiest airports in the world as part of the program management team.

Reporting into the Utilities Manager, you will be responsible for supporting a team of utility project managers, engineers, and CAD technicians while managing subconsultants who provide aviation IT and telecommunications support. You will assist in master planning, design coordination, base mapping, construction sequencing, and commissioning of utilities, ensuring alignment with airport operations. Your role includes coordinating with the FAA, ComEd, Peoples Gas, AT&T, and other third-party utilities to address scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and compliance matters. You will work closely with project managers, designers, and CMARs to support utility-related design and construction efforts, while also assessing site utilities across all O’Hare projects. Additionally, you will provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on utility policies and major decisions, contribute to the development of an updated agreement with ComEd, and participate in planning for an IT strategy. As the FAA liaison for the Utility Master Plan, you will oversee utility coordination across TAP and CIP projects and ensure utility technical reviews are conducted. Your responsibilities will also include managing the ongoing updates to the O’Hare Airport composite utility and base files to maintain accurate as-built records for all projects at the airport.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field

• 8+ years in utility planning, design, coordination, or construction management on large-scale infrastructure projects

• Experience leading teams of engineers, project managers, and technical staff

• Strong background in coordinating with public and private utility providers, government agencies, and regulatory bodies

• Ability to work onsite full-time at Midway International Airport with the program management team

Ideally, you will also have,

• Familiarity with FAA regulations and utility agreements for airports

• Experience negotiating agreements with major utility providers

• Knowledge of IT and telecommunications infrastructure for large-scale facilities

• Professional registration and/or certifications with a preference for at least one of the following: PE, PLS, CCM or PMP.

No sponsorship available for this position.

This position will be as part of a joint venture team and the selected candidate will be hired by Jacobs, one of the JV or teaming partners.

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