Senior Utility Engineer

Senior Utility Engineer Responsibilities Provide project engineering and utility coordination with a focus on transportation projects and public transportation clients throughout the Southern California Region. Develop utility basemaps, coordinate with utility owners and agencies, develop relocation strategies, assist in preparation of cost estimates, preparation of engineering plans and specification for utility relocations. Work independently as well as assist groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task. Be involved in highway and railroad utility design and plans production for utility owners and Municipal clients. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications California PE certification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to read and understand civil transportation engineering design plans. Ability to read and understand utility installation and adjustment plans. Ability to prepare pipeline drawings: plan view, pipeline profiles, cross sections, and utility details. Experience delivering Caltrans drainage projects. Preference given to local candidates. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree. A minimum of 10 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design. Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams. Project management skills desirable. Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans. Must have coordinated survey, grading, drainage and utilities and layout of various site items is a plus. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must. Benefits and Compensation We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $135,000 - $192,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Location Primary Location: United States-California-Long Beach Other Locations: United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Los Angeles Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Highways Job Posting: Dec 6, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR, Inc.