KPFF Consulting Engineers is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing innovative engineering solutions. The Dry Utility Consultant will provide strategic coordination, planning, and advisory services for dry utility infrastructure on development and infrastructure projects, serving as the primary point of coordination among various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- 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 off‑site improvements, system upgrades, or undergrounding conversions
- Develop early‑stage utility infrastructure budgets and utility risk assessments
- 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, long‑lead items, and critical path impacts
- Resolve conflicts through proactive communication and multi‑party coordination
- 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 problem‑solving support when utility challenges arise
- 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 KPFF’s dry utility workflows, templates, and tools
Skills
- Experience in infrastructure planning
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Ability to manage multiple utility providers and stakeholder interfaces simultaneously
- Experience working with Southern California utilities (e.g., electric, gas, telecom)
- Understanding of undergrounding, service upgrades, and off‑site utility improvements
- Experience supporting urban infill, mixed‑use, or institutional projects
- Background in civil/site design coordination or construction support
Benefits
- Medical and life insurance
- Vacation/sick/holiday pay
- Three percent 401k contributions with no matching requirements
- Bonus compensation
- Flexible work schedule
- Career development programs
- Performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center
- Mentorship & Development through KPFF’s Forefront Education Program
- Supportive environment that values your well-being
- Promoting a healthy lifestyle
- Organizing social activities
Company Overview
KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm. It was founded in 1960, and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.kpff.com.