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Job Summary:
The Utility Engineer will review utility engineering design and construction work plans to ensure that they comply with American Railway Engineering Maintenance Association (AREMA) and all railroad standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct reviews of utility designs, engineering plans and/or construction work plans for compliance with AREMA and railroad client’s specific railroad standards
- Utilize railroad client’s Valuation Maps and electronic GIS maps for calculating mileposts and stationing
- Provide comments in approved format to Real Estate team and utility company within the contractually defined timeline
- Escalate variance requests to Manager or client in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Develop thorough understanding of real estate agreement/permits and all construction requirements and apply knowledge to all reviews
- Develop relationships with client engineering departments
- Track all submittals and responses in assigned project management systems
- Participate in applicant requested meetings/conference calls as needed
- Escalate complex or non-traditional issues to Manager of Utility Engineering
- Work closely with project managers, Real Estate Specialist, Staff Services and protection service team to execute project deliverables
- Conduct limited field observation on project sites before, during, and after construction
- Other duties as assigned or required to meet the business needs