SUE Analyst

Bateman Civil Survey•Apex, NC

1d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

This role is field-based and involves conducting on-site investigations to identify, designate, and map underground utilities using geophysical locating equipment. The SUE Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and efficient utility data collection for engineering and construction projects. The SUE Analyst is a leader for the field crew(s) and supports department manager in managing, developing and coordinating field crew(s).

Requirements

This is primarily a traveling position, requiring up to six weeks at a time.
High school diploma required; technical training or an associate’s degree in surveying, GIS, or civil engineering is a plus.
5+ years of field experience in utility locating, surveying, or subsurface utility engineering.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

Conduct utility designation, verification, and mapping using electromagnetic (EM) locators, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and other geophysical tools.
Perform field investigations to identify and classify underground utilities per ASCE 38-22 standards.
Operate and maintain subsurface utility locating equipment and GPS data collection devices.
Work alongside survey crews to collect and integrate SUE data into project deliverables.
Provide real-time field documentation, sketches, and reports for utility data findings.
Lead projects with vacuum excavation (potholing) to expose utilities when necessary.
Communicate with project managers, surveyors, engineers, and utility owners regarding utility conflicts and findings.
Provide mentorship and professional development to junior field employees.
Ensure field safety compliance, following OSHA and company safety protocols.
Troubleshooting complex issues in the field.
Managing project resources effectively.