As a Lead Utility Engineer or Coordinator at Jacobs, you will play a vital role in the delivery of transportation projects across Tennessee, including the I-24 Choice Lanes Project. You will work closely with project managers, roadway designers, utility owners, and public agencies to identify and resolve utility conflicts that affect infrastructure projects. This position requires a strong understanding of TDOT processes and utility infrastructure systems. Your contributions will help ensure that communities remain connected and that infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 8 or more years of experience in utility coordination in accordance with TDOT or other state DOT standards
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure systems including electric, gas, water, sewer, stormwater, telecommunications, and fiber optic facilities
• Experience identifying utility conflicts and coordinating utility relocations on transportation projects
• Understanding of utility accommodation policies, permitting processes, and industry standards

• Lead utility coordination activities for transportation projects involving TDOT and other public agencies
• Identify, evaluate, and document utility conflicts during project development and design
• Coordinate with utility owners to facilitate utility relocations and project delivery
• Review transportation design plans to assess utility impacts and relocation requirements
• Develop and maintain utility conflict matrices and coordination schedules
• Support project teams through all phases of project development, from planning to construction
• Facilitate meetings with utility companies and project teams
• Assist with construction-phase utility coordination and resolution of unforeseen utility conflicts

• Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.