Engineering - Dry Utility Consultant (1-4 Yrs Experience)Full-timeCompensation: USD 65,000 - USD 80,000 - yearlyAbout KPFFKPFF is a multi‑discipline engineering firm providing innovative engineering solutions across civil, structural, transportation, survey, and specialty practices. Dry Utility Consulting is an expanding service line that supports KPFF project teams and clients by managing one of the most schedule‑critical elements of development: utility planning and coordination.Position OverviewThe 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 fiber‑optic 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 ResponsibilitiesUtility Planning & FeasibilityReview site plans and development programs to evaluate dry utility availability and constraintsCoordinate with utility providers to confirm service requirements, capacity, and phasingIdentify required off‑site improvements, system upgrades, or undergrounding conversionsDevelop early‑stage utility infrastructure budgets and utility risk assessmentsUtility CoordinationServe as the primary liaison between clients, engineers, contractors, and utility companiesDevelop ongoing relationships with the utility providers and plannersManage coordination with power, gas, and communications providers throughout planning, permitting, design, and constructionTrack utility milestones, long‑lead items, and critical path impactsResolve conflicts through proactive communication and multi‑party coordinationDesign & Construction SupportSupport civil and site design teams with utility layouts, easements, and service routingReview utility plans and construction documents for coordination consistencyAssist during construction with utility scheduling, relocations, temporary services, and permanent service installationsProvide issue escalation and problem‑solving support when utility challenges ariseClient & Internal SupportPrepare clear utility narratives, exhibits, and schedule inputs for proposals and client updatesEducate internal KPFF teams on utility processes, risks, and best practicesSupport business development efforts related to dry utility consulting servicesHelp advance KPFF's dry utility workflows, templates, and toolsQualificationsRequiredExperience in infrastructure planningStrong communication and organization skillsAbility to manage multiple utility providers and stakeholder interfaces simultaneouslyPreferredExperience working with Southern California utilities (e.g., electric, gas, telecom)Understanding of undergrounding, service upgrades, and off‑site utility improvementsExperience supporting urban infill, mixed‑use, or institutional projectsBackground in civil/site design coordination or construction supportEqual Opportunity EmployerKPFF 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr