Engineering - Dry Utility Consultant (1-4 Yrs Experience)

Engineering - Dry Utility Consultant (1-4 Yrs Experience) Full-time Compensation: USD 65,000 - USD 80,000 - yearly About KPFF KPFF is a multi‑discipline engineering firm providing innovative engineering solutions across civil, structural, transportation, survey, and specialty practices. Dry Utility Consulting is an expanding service line that supports KPFF project teams and clients by managing one of the most schedule‑critical elements of development: utility planning and coordination. Position Overview The Dry Utility Consultant provides strategic coordination, planning, and advisory services for dry utility infrastructure on development and infrastructure projects. Dry utilities typically include electric power, natural gas, telecommunications, cable, and fiber‑optic systems. The role serves as the primary point of coordination between developers, design teams, contractors, jurisdictions, and utility service providers throughout the project lifecycle. The Dry Utility Consultant acts strictly as a coordinator and design advisor, working closely with utility agencies while recognizing that ultimate decisions, schedules, and fees remain under the control of the utility providers. Key Responsibilities Utility Planning & Feasibility Review site plans and development programs to evaluate dry utility availability and constraints Coordinate with utility providers to confirm service requirements, capacity, and phasing Identify required off‑site improvements, system upgrades, or undergrounding conversions Develop early‑stage utility infrastructure budgets and utility risk assessments Utility Coordination Serve as the primary liaison between clients, engineers, contractors, and utility companies Develop ongoing relationships with the utility providers and planners Manage coordination with power, gas, and communications providers throughout planning, permitting, design, and construction Track utility milestones, long‑lead items, and critical path impacts Resolve conflicts through proactive communication and multi‑party coordination Design & Construction Support Support civil and site design teams with utility layouts, easements, and service routing Review utility plans and construction documents for coordination consistency Assist during construction with utility scheduling, relocations, temporary services, and permanent service installations Provide issue escalation and problem‑solving support when utility challenges arise Client & Internal Support Prepare clear utility narratives, exhibits, and schedule inputs for proposals and client updates Educate internal KPFF teams on utility processes, risks, and best practices Support business development efforts related to dry utility consulting services Help advance KPFF’s dry utility workflows, templates, and tools Qualifications Required Experience in infrastructure planning Strong communication and organization skills Ability to manage multiple utility providers and stakeholder interfaces simultaneously Preferred Experience working with Southern California utilities (e.g., electric, gas, telecom) Understanding of undergrounding, service upgrades, and off‑site utility improvements Experience supporting urban infill, mixed‑use, or institutional projects Background in civil/site design coordination or construction support Equal Opportunity Employer KPFF Consulting Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr KPFF Consulting Engineers