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Utility Engineer

FOXXSTEM
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
Join our Team as a Utility Engineer!

Are you ready to play a critical role in large, exciting projects critical to improving infrastructure in our nation’s capital? FOXXSTEM is working on 2 of the most high-profile projects in the region! We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Utility Engineer to work on challenging and rewarding projects.

About The Role

This is a full-time, Utility Engineer position that will support as key personnel or lead large infrastructure projects in the District of Columbia. The role combines technical review, practical field perspective, coordination, and process tracking across design and construction phases of large infrastructure projects.

The Utility Engineer works primarily in the office with some field engagement and engages with the Client, contractors, utility owners, subject matter experts, and other team members. The Utility Engineer works amongst other engineers to help with project delivery.

This role is intended for a Utility Engineer who aspires to grow their experiences and career by working on large important infrastructure projects. This is a hybrid position.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Design, Technical Review & Delivery

  • Design of utilities (electric and/or water and/or gas and/or telecom).
  • Provide consolidated comments on construction submittals, RFIs, NCRs, change orders, and construction work plans related to utilities.
  • Interpret utility as-built records, survey data, and utility design plans for conflicts, and coordination impacts.
  • Assist subject matter experts (gas, electric, water, telecom, etc.) with field investigations and technical reviews.

Utility Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Participate in and support utility coordination meetings, including design coordination, construction coordination, pre-construction, and discipline-specific meetings.
  • Coordinate with utility owners and understand varying utility processes, requirements, and standards.
  • Track utility agreements, permits, and coordination commitments through execution and implementation.

Construction & Field Integration

  • Assist with application of engineering design implementation in the field, as required.

Cost, Schedule & Document Control

  • Track cost estimates.
  • Participate in over-the-shoulder design meetings.
  • Utilize and produce utility trackers, matrices, and logs.
  • Utilize document control functions for utility-related deliverables, correspondence, and approvals.

Reporting & Systems

  • Prepare reports and internal documentation as required.
  • Utilize construction management software

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, or related field
  • Strong working knowledge of utility design
  • Experience reviewing design and construction documents
  • Ability to coordinate across disciplines.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools

Preferred

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain.
  • Experience on progressive delivery (progressive design-build, design-build, CMAR, etc.) projects
  • Willingness to obtain additional certifications as required.

Key Attributes for Success

  • Strong communicator and alliance builder.
  • Proactive problem solver with a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Detail-oriented with strong tracking and documentation skills.
  • Motivated to grow into increased responsibility and leadership.

Salary Information

Salary range will vary based on experience level, education, licensure and/or certifications held.

Benefits

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, 401(k) plans (with share), Holidays and Paid Time Off

Other Requirements

  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.
  • Verification of background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be required prior to employment.
  • Military are encouraged to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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