Graduate Engineer, Utility Coordination

Utility Coordination Graduate Engineer

Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to join our team and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a:

• New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating, CobbFendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm
• Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• Compensation + Benefits // Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
• Paid Parental Leave // FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases
• Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• Community Engagement // CobbFendley Cares focuses on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

CobbFendley is seeking a Utility Coordination Graduate Engineer in our Georgia office.

Requirements

Education, Registration, Certification The successful candidate's most important qualifications include the following.

• Bachelor's degree in a civil or related engineering discipline, required.
• Registration and designation as an Engineer in Training (EIT), required.

Experience + Knowledge Skills Ability (KSA)

Novice // Basic understanding and minimal practical experience; requires guidance and supervision. No experience is required, internship experience and EIT preferred.

• Knowledge of standard engineering and scientific techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out tasks.
• Skills including use of industry-standard computer software for the position (i.e., software such as CADD, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and Hydrologic/Hydraulic models).
• Ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Design + Analysis // Complete simple application of design and analysis using determined software and criteria, under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
• Exercise limited judgment on details of work including preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Utilize Company resources to begin understanding QA/QC processes and procedures.
• Work with supervisor, project manager, mentors, and various internal personnel to complete assignments within discipline.
• Utilize formal education including fundamentals of engineering and apply it in assignments.
• Work with internal clients daily and escalate concerns when needed.
• Identify existing utilities, establish contact with the utility companies, and attend utility coordination meetings.
• Prepare Utility Agreement Assembly packages, including reviewing plans and estimates to evaluate compliance with guidelines, rules, and regulations, determining eligibility and betterment ratios, and preparing documents required by 23 CFR Section 645.
• Attend meetings with individual utility companies and on-site field visits.
• Project Engineer to assist the Project Manager in all aspects of various utility-based projects.
• Prepares utility relocation schedule and tracks project deliverables. Request for as-builts from utility owners.
• Set up and maintain electronic files for received utility records.
• Assist in interpreting various Subsurface Utility Engineering quality level data in order to analyze utility conflicts and develop concept plan.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining project electronic files, developing/maintaining project schedules, and maintaining client exhibits (KMZ & GIS) which define project scope of work.
• Assist in coordinating field investigation requests.
• Assist in reviewing design drawings, permit drawings, GIS geodatabase deliverables (QA/QC).
• Assist in updating internal and client project trackers.
• Assist in responding to design questions from CAD Technicians.
• Prepare utility progress reports. Prepare utility relocation schedule and tracks project deliverables.
• Work with major utility companies, various pipeline companies, as well as state agencies and municipalities.
• Support CobbFendley Project Managers and Engineers with engineering design or coordination tasks for various projects.
• Apply technical expertise and be able to work with a project team on conventional and unconventional projects.
• Perform independent research and adapt to changing priorities.
• Work in a collaborative team environment and deliver accurate work product.
• Adhere to CobbFendley's safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment.
• Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.

CobbFendley Characteristics

• We Collaborate with a professional attitude making communication a priority.
• We Commit to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on accountability.
• We Build Communities by fulfilling our responsibilities with integrity that is consistent with industry standards.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements + Environmental Factors

Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and outdoor environments for observations will be required.

• Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation.
• Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential for uneven surfaces.
• Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
• Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.
• Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
• Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.
• Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.
• Office Conditions. Includes extensive use of electronic devices such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones. Additionally, tasks may involve the use of cutting tools and equipment like rotary paper cutters and plotting devices.
• Outdoor Conditions. Includes walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat and freezing temperatures). Potential exposure to high noise levels and various allergens, including poison ivy, sumac, dust, pollen, and cedar. Potential exposure to wildlife hazards such as animals, insects, and plants.
• Safety and Equipment Use. Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, along with use of hand and power tools.
• Driving and Vehicle Use. May involve driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers, potentially operating watercraft, and for extended periods of time.

Expected Work Hours

• This is a full-time position, generally 40 hours per week, however, hours may fluctuate depending on department needs including the use of overtime.
• CobbFendley's standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST. Generally, employees receive a 1-hour unpaid lunch break free of duty. Please note, operating hours and lunch hours may differ based on project workload, primarily for field staff.

Work Location Flexibility

• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule once the training period is complete as established by the department.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability