Fluor Corporation

Utility Design Reviewer (CAHSR)

California, United States

Full-time

About This Job

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

Fluor is seeking candidates for opportunities within our Program Delivery Support (PDS) team, working alongside the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services for one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S.

The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California’s Central Valley.

Under the general direction of the Project Manager – Reports of Investigation (“ROI”) and the Utilities Senior Project Manager, the Utility Design Reviewer contributes alongside a team of Utility Design Reviewers to prepare, review, coordinate, and track all utility Reports of Investigation for the Authority.

The Utility Design Reviewer is responsible for preparing ROI reports in conformance with Chapter 13 of the Authority’s Right-of-Way Manual for all irrigation, water, drainage, electric, gas, telecom, privately owned utilities, and railroad facilities impacted by the Authority’s high-speed rail system.

Program-specific Activities Will Include The Following

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Review utility relocation design plans and right-of-way maps for the following determinations:

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Recommendation on approvals on all utility determination packages submitted by the utility relocation staff;

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Review for all aspects of quality control;

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Confirm prior rights determination; and

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Review for any betterments.

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Assess utility-preferred relocation alternatives and provide an analysis of the scope, right-of-way, schedule, and cost impacts.

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Develop and propose justifications regarding utility relocations and right-of-way exchanges for utility facilities, for project consideration.

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Review right-of-way acquisition maps, identify any incorrectly labeled easements, and request updated exhibits, as needed.

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Review easement exhibits prepared by the Design-Builder for accuracy and consistency.

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Review property rights conveyance documents with the counterparty to ensure all documentation is correct and accepted by all parties.

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Provide technical assistance as needed on utility issues to ensure appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of Master Agreements, policies, utility standards, and requirements on complex utility relocations.

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Review and identify prior land rights for JUA, CCUA, easements, and licenses with third parties.

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Conduct and coordinate review of utilities rights crossing excess land.

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Coordinate and provide information for all utility owners in a timely manner.

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Represent Real Property Branch – Utilities Team at all meetings, as requested.

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Other duties as assigned

Notice To Candidates

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To Be Considered Candidates

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Basic Job Requirements

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Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and five (5) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to nine (9) years if non-degreed

Other Job Requirements

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5-7 years of experience in the land services/right of way field.

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Knowledge of land rights as they relate to Utility facilities.

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Experience reviewing utility designs to ensure compliance with utility land rights and design standards.

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Knowledge of title research – Investigate records, documents, and reports to ascertain history and status of various types of land rights.

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The ability to interpret various types of land rights in context of a regulated utility.

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Be a self-starter and detail-oriented

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Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), and the ability to speak knowledgeably with other consultants, stakeholders, other governmental agencies and individual citizens.

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Strong organizational skills with the ability to track large data sets, and the ability to illustrate, analyze and convey those data sets effectively.

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The ability to prepare technical correspondence and complete comprehensive reports; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; and collaboration skills for meeting established project goals and objectives.

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The ability to identify potential land rights conflicts that could create delays for the project.

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A general understanding of land survey principles, and the ability to read and plot legal descriptions.

Preferred Qualifications

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A degree in engineering, business, or law is preferred but not required.

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Knowledge of the California High-Speed Rail Authority Right-of-Way Manual, Caltrans Utility Relocation Manual, Federal Statutes, and California State Statutes.

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Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Power BI, scheduling software and SharePoint.

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The ability to maintain good communication skills and working relationships with third-party agencies, management, consultants, private sector contractors, subcontractors, and their associations.

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Experience in developing and reviewing alternative route studies.

Salary Range

92,500 to 162,500

Market Rate

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Benefits

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Requisition Number

150082BR

Workforce

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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