Utility & Permitting Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced Utility Coordinator to join our team in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In this role, you will perform the critical task of coordinating railroad utility permits and assisting with managing the permitting program for various projects. This is a great opportunity to join a growing firm with an excellent workplace culture, professional growth, and advancement opportunities. This position will be focused on working closely with one of our clients and will be based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Lochmueller Group is a growing regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on transportation infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including rail design; roadway/highway and water resources design; utility coordination & permitting; construction management & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

Key responsibilities will include:

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Performing railroad utility and coordination activities for a large electrical utility company that interacts with four Class 1 railroads and a variety of state and local public agencies under the guidance of senior staff.
• Searching county records, deeds, plats, probate records, patents, easements, and court filings.
• Persistent when records are incomplete or difficult to locate.
• Serving as a liaison between utility companies and project stakeholders.
• Reviews project plans, manages permit reporting tools, identifies potential conflicts, schedules, and timelines.
• Reviews railroad fees associated with obtaining permits on behalf of project stakeholders.
• Understands and negotiates up front, one-time, and recurring fees for railroad permits on behalf of the utilities.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for all utility coordination activities on assigned projects.
• May perform other duties associated with the role.

Qualifications for this role:

• High school diploma or GED with relevant utility coordination and/or permitting experience considered in lieu of a degree. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field is a plus but not required.
• Relevant utility permitting experience; railroad permitting experience is a plus.
• Familiar with surveys, abstracts, metes-and-bounds descriptions, lots and blocks, and right of ways.
• Strives to establish, maintain, develop, and grow working relationships with internal and external clients and customers.
• Can manage multi-tasking many small projects with multiple deadlines and moving targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must. Ability to interface with the client and provide accurate details with a short response time.
• Relevant experience developing and/or reviewing utility relocation designs and plan and profile exhibits. Other closely related experience may be considered.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is a plus but not required.
• Willingness and ability to obtain necessary Utility Coordination and Railroad certifications in the state.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu or Adobe Pro, and GIS systems.
• Valid Driver's License.

What we offer:

• Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
• Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave
• Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package
• Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development