Utility Engineer - EIT (Houston)

Utility Engineer - EIT

BGE, Inc. is a nationwide consulting firm that provides services in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, construction management, survey and environmental services for public and private clients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to include outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, career mapping and highly competitive time away from work programs to include dependent care and flexible Fridays.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains liaison with and serves in a consultative capacity between the Department, federal agencies, utility companies, other entities and title companies
• Develops, maintains and updates utility relocation schedules
• Assists with the management of SUE / UC projects, budgets, schedules and submittals
• Participates with marketing SUE / EC services both internally and externally
• Prepares proposals
• Develops, implements and interprets Department policies and procedures as they relate to utility adjustments, relocations, negotiations, reimbursements and compliance with applicable state and federal laws
• Measures, coordinates and calculates payments such as betterment ratios, eligibility percentages, supplements, market value comparisons and relocation costs
• Meets with utility representatives and other entities to explain the utility accommodation policy and relocation and reimbursement processes, negotiate, answer questions and to resolve problems
• Monitors the installation / removal, adjustment or relocation of utilities
• Oversees current projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes; consults and advises personnel in policies and procedures
• Prepares, processes and maintains documents, references and / or resource materials
• Reviews agreements, plans, specifications and billings submitted by the utility companies
• Develops and maintains client relationships
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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