Lead Utility Engineer or Coordinator

Job ID: 41617Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesCapabilities: Civil and StructuralOffice Setup: HybridSalary: $95,200.00 - $130,900.00Company: JacobsAt Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Thriving communities. Connected cities. At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative transportation solutions that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life. As a Lead Utility Engineer or Coordinator in our Transportation practice, you'll play a critical role in the successful delivery of roadway, highway, bridge, and multimodal infrastructure projects throughout Tennessee, including support for the I-24 Choice Lanes Project.You'll work closely with project managers, roadway designers, utility owners, contractors, and public agency partners to identify, evaluate, and resolve utility conflicts that impact transportation projects. Leveraging your knowledge of TDOT processes and standards, you'll help deliver projects that keep communities connected and infrastructure moving forward.What You'll DoLead utility coordination activities for transportation projects involving TDOT, counties, municipalities, and other public agenciesIdentify, evaluate, and document utility conflicts during project development and designCoordinate with utility owners, including electric, gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and fiber providers to facilitate utility relocations and project deliveryReview roadway, bridge, and transportation design plans to assess utility impacts and relocation requirementsDevelop and maintain utility conflict matrices, utility coordination schedules, and tracking documentationSupport project teams through all phases of project development, from planning and preliminary design through final design and constructionCoordinate and review utility relocation plans, agreements, permits, and supporting documentationPerform utility analyses and provide recommendations that minimize project risks, costs, and schedule impactsCollaborate with roadway, traffic, drainage, structures, right-of-way, and construction teams to ensure comprehensive project deliveryFacilitate meetings with utility companies, agency stakeholders, and project teamsSupport utility-related QA/QC reviews and ensure compliance with applicable standards and project requirementsAssist with construction-phase utility coordination and resolution of unforeseen utility conflictsProjects You'll SupportHighway and roadway improvement projects, including the I-24 Choice Lanes projectMultimodal and transit-related initiativesBridge replacement and rehabilitation projectsOther, non-transportation projects
Here's what you'll need
High school diploma or equivalent8 or more years of experience in utility coordination in accordance with TDOT or other state DOT standards, policies, and proceduresKnowledge of utility infrastructure systems including electric, gas, water, sewer, stormwater, telecommunications, and fiber optic facilitiesExperience identifying utility conflicts and coordinating utility relocations on transportation projectsUnderstanding of utility accommodation policies, permitting processes, and industry standardsIdeally, You'll Also HaveBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent technical degreeActive Professional Engineer (PE) license in TennesseeExperience with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations and utility designation processesWorking knowledge of MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, GIS, or utility mapping platformsExperience supporting Design-Build, alternative delivery, or large-scale transportation programsProven ability to lead utility coordination efforts with minimal supervisionStrong technical writing, documentation, and presentation skills#LI-KD1 #TennTOur health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.The base salary range for this position is $95,200.00 to $130,900.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on July 01, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
Locations
CityStateCountryNashvilleTennesseeUnited States