Engineering Dry Utility Consultant (1-4 Yrs Experience)

Position Overview 

The Dry Utility Consultant provides strategic coordination planning and advisory services for dry utility infrastructure on development and infrastructure projects. Dry utilities typically include electric power natural gas telecommunications cable and fiberoptic systems. The role serves as the primary point of coordination between developers design teams contractors jurisdictions and utility service providers throughout the project lifecycle.  

The Dry Utility Consultant acts strictly as a coordinator and design advisor working closely with utility agencies while recognizing that ultimate decisions schedules and fees remain under the control of the utility providers.  

Key Responsibilities 

Utility Planning & Feasibility 

• Review site plans and development programs to evaluate dry utility availability and constraints 
• Coordinate with utility providers to confirm service requirements capacity and phasing 
• Identify required offsite improvements system upgrades or undergrounding conversions 
• Develop earlystage utility infrastructure budgets and utility risk assessments  

Utility Coordination 

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients engineers contractors and utility companies 
• Develop ongoing relationships with the utility providers and planners 
• Manage coordination with power gas and communications providers throughout planning permitting design and construction 
• Track utility milestones longlead items and critical path impacts 
• Resolve conflicts through proactive communication and multiparty coordination  

Design & Construction Support 

• Support civil and site design teams with utility layouts easements and service routing 
• Review utility plans and construction documents for coordination consistency 
• Assist during construction with utility scheduling relocations temporary services and permanent service installations 
• Provide issue escalation and problemsolving support when utility challenges arise  

Client & Internal Support 

• Prepare clear utility narratives exhibits and schedule inputs for proposals and client updates 
• Educate internal KPFF teams on utility processes risks and best practices 
• Support business development efforts related to dry utility consulting services 
• Help advance KPFFs dry utility workflows templates and tools  

Qualifications :

Qualifications 

Required 

• Experience in infrastructure planning  
• Strong communication and organization skills 
• Ability to manage multiple utility providers and stakeholder interfaces simultaneously 

Preferred 

• Experience working with Southern California utilities (e.g. electric gas telecom) 
• Understanding of undergrounding service upgrades and offsite utility improvements 
• Experience supporting urban infill mixeduse or institutional projects 
• Background in civil/site design coordination or construction support 

Additional Information :

What is KPFF

KPFF is a multi-office multi-discipline engineering firm. Were driven by a commitment to our core values of Excellence Trust Relationships Stability and Passion; defining our professional practice how we are organized and our commitment to our clients and employees.

We partner with the worlds most thoughtful professionals to engineer extraordinary places.

KPFF offers excellent benefits including medical and life insurance vacation/sick/holiday pay three percent 401k contributions with no matching requirements bonus compensation flexible work schedule career development programs and much more.

Why KPFF

Mentorship & Development: Through KPFFs Forefront Education Program youll receive unparalleled mentorship from seasoned professionals empowering you to excel in your career from day one. Thrive in a setting that values your development and independence where your ideas are welcomed and your contributions make a real impact.

Relationship Building: At our core we focus on forging meaningful connections. By prioritizing trust and stability we create lasting relationships with our partners and clients that stand the test of time.

Supportive Environment: We cultivate growth in all aspects of your life in a supportive environment that values your well-being. From promoting a healthy lifestyle to organizing social activities we strive to create a balanced and fulfilling workplace.

Compensation: The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidates experience education and skills. The expected Salary for this position is $60000 - $75000. Additionally we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. During the interview process well provide detailed information and address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and benefits.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed ethnicity national origin religion marital status sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity) pregnancy veteran status citizenship status physical or mental disability or any other protected basis.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time