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 company.

About this job

As a Utility Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the oversight of SUE investigations. This role requires an understanding of the utility designation process and knowledge of utilities and the design of utility systems. You will be responsible for the review of source materials (maps and GIS data) and mapped utilities in order to compile data for the creation of an Existing Utility Plan and report.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Conduct SUE reviews to analyze source materials and mapped data.
• Review and supervise junior staff members on Utility Plan sets.
• Develop and refine Existing Utility Plans and reports, providing recommendations and observations for the design team.
• Recommend where supplemental field investigation is necessary.

Requirements

• EIT certification required
• Colorado PE (or ability to obtain via reciprocity) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering and/or Utility Design experience
• Local market experience preferred but not required

Salary

$85,000 – $100,000

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.