SUE Crew Chief

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, an established surveying and geospatial services firm, is seeking a SUE Crew Chief. In this hands-on leadership role, you will guide a field team through utility locating, designation, and mapping work on public and private-sector infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate brings a strong command of SUE quality levels and locating technology, along with the leadership to develop technicians and keep every project safe, accurate, and on schedule.

Job Responsibilities -

- Direct daily SUE field crews and coordinate utility designation and mapping activities.

- Locate and trace buried utilities using electromagnetic locators and Ground Penetrating Radar.

- Conduct utility investigations across Quality Levels D through A following established SUE standards.

- Oversee vacuum excavation to expose and verify underground utility locations.

- Review utility records, as-builts, and construction plans to guide field work.

- Train, coach, and develop SUE technicians and field support staff.

- Verify the accuracy of field data and mapping deliverables before submission.

- Maintain field reports, documentation, vehicles, and equipment while enforcing safety procedures.

Job Requirements -

- 5+ years of utility locating experience, including at least 3 years in Subsurface Utility Engineering.

- Solid understanding of the SUE process and Quality Levels D through A.

- Hands-on experience with electromagnetic locating equipment (Radiodetection, Vivax-Metrotech, or
comparable) and GPR systems.

- Experience with vacuum excavation and interpreting utility records and construction drawings.

- High school diploma, valid driver's license, and a clean driving record.

- Ability to work outdoors in varied conditions, lift up to 50 lbs, and travel up to 50%.

- Experience with ImpulseRadar GPR systems or Vacmaster vacuum excavation units a plus.

- Background in surveying, DOT or transportation projects, or Civil 3D/MicroStation preferred.