Lead SUE Field Chief – Underground Utilities & Surveying

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks a Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief to join the Underground Utilities team in Raleigh and New Bern. You will plan, direct, and supervise field survey crews, ensuring accurate utility locating and data collection across projects.

The role requires 5+ years leading utility surveys, ability to read plans, use designating equipment, and a valid driver's license; travel is required and H1B sponsorship is not offered except TN visa eligibles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading utility designating and locating crews.
• Ability to lead project assignments.
• Team attitude / mindset.
• Willingness to travel.
• 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday (Minimum)

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractor representatives.
• Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crew
• Instructs and trains survey crew in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures
• Completes daily report cards and field note sketches
• Provides time estimates for specific tasks
• Performs complex surveying calculations using calculator, computer, and AutoCAD

Skills

Motor Vehicle screening

Valid Driver's License

Background Check

Reading plans & drawings

Survey field safety

Communication skills

Vacuum Excavation knowledge

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Physical stamina (50lbs)

Tools

AutoCAD

Vacuum Excavation Equipment

Ground Penetrating Radar

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks a Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief to join the Underground Utilities team in Raleigh and New Bern. You will plan, direct, and supervise field survey crews, ensuring accurate utility locating and data collection across projects.

The role requires 5+ years leading utility surveys, ability to read plans, use designating equipment, and a valid driver's license; travel is required and H1B sponsorship is not offered except TN visa eligibles.