Who We Are

HKS Utility Services, LLC is the Subsurface Utility Engineering division of Harris Kocher Smith, a local civil engineering and surveying company. We offer an excellent opportunity to advance your career to the next level with a true Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) company.

About this job

As a Project Engineer, you will assist in the oversight of SUE investigations and utility design plans. You will be responsible for managing utility design projects from preliminary site investigation through municipal submittal. The role includes oversight of junior staff and review of design plans, coordination with field operation supervisors, and working with municipalities to obtain design plan approval.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Communicate with clients on utility designs, conflicts, and resolutions
• Review and supervise junior staff members on Utility Plan set production
• Coordinate with governing municipalities through plan submittal process
• Recommend where supplemental field investigation is necessary

Requirements

• Colorado PE (or ability to obtain via reciprocity) highly desired
• EIT  certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience with utility design
• Local market experience preferred but not required

Salary

$90,000 – $120,000

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledgeable in the use of utility designation devices, ground penetrating radar, and vacuum excavators.
• Experience with technical software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and/or MicroStation platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to handle tight deadlines

Benefits

HKS Utility Services offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) and employer match
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Educational opportunities including seminars, conferences, lunch and learns
• Personal Development Fund
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance programs
• Job security with SUE services mandated by CO state law

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the Company to extend equal opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to recruitment, employment, promotion, assignment, training, demotion and discharge, and all other actions affecting personnel.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.