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Overview
Compensation
$35-$40/hour
Job Description
Title: Underground Utility Engineer – Municipal & Development ProjectsLocation: Rock Hill, SC (On-site / Hybrid)Hire Type: Contract-to-HireShift/Hours: Monday–Friday, standard business hoursBase Salary: $35 – $40/hour (DOE)Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; PTO; 401(k); Career Growth Opportunities
About the Opportunity
An organization is seeking an Underground Utility Engineer to support municipal and private development projects with a focus on underground electric distribution design and utility coordination. This role involves engineering oversight, design development, permitting, and collaboration with developers, contractors, and municipal stakeholders.
Job Duties
• Provide engineering oversight for underground utilities on residential and commercial development projects.• Review developer submittals to ensure compliance with municipal standards and utility requirements.• Perform underground electric distribution design, including conduit systems, transformers, switchgear, and service layouts.• Prepare construction-ready drawings and permit packages for utility installations.• Utilize GIS tools (ESRI ArcMap) for design development and mapping integration.• Coordinate with city staff, developers, surveyors, and contractors to address design and constructability issues.• Respond to review comments and revise designs to meet project and regulatory requirements.• Support field activities by assisting with design clarifications and conflict resolution.• Participate in meetings and maintain communication with stakeholders on project progress and technical details.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.• Experience in underground utility or electric distribution design.• Proficiency with GIS tools (ESRI ArcMap) and utility design software.• Knowledge of municipal standards, permitting processes, and construction practices.• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, utility layouts, and development plans.• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.• Experience working with developers, contractors, and municipal agencies preferred.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin
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