Senior SUE Analyst

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 68,880 - 79,900; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior SUE Analyst to serve as a technical expert in SUE data collection and CAD deliverables, coordinating with field teams and project managers to ensure accurate mapping and reporting. The role emphasizes QA, field-office collaboration, and adherence to safety procedures.

Ideal candidate brings 7+ years in civil/construction engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office, and familiarity with MicroStation/InRoads/OpenRoads. Travel and PE/PLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with ability to travel short-term required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD design software required; experience with MicroStation, InRoads, and OpenRoads preferred.
• Strong understanding of utility locating, utility design, and survey mapping.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information professionally to clients and the public.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work seamlessly across field and office teams.
• PE or PLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert in SUE field data collection, equipment, and CHA safety and operational procedures.
• Oversee CAD production on SUE deliverables by compiling field data and developing accurate mapping and reports.
• Perform record research, calculations, and verification of sketches, computations, and utility information.
• Coordinate closely with project managers to meet client specific requirements in both field and office settings.
• Implement quality control guidelines to ensure consistency and accuracy across deliverables.
• Monitor field crew production and provide QA to ensure alignment with plans and specifications.
• Train field staff and guide junior analysts on SUE best practices, standards, and operational procedures.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

CAD software

GIS/Mapping

Survey mapping

Client presentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRoads

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior SUE Analyst

Location: US-MA-Boston, US-CT-Hartford, US-MA-Norwell, US-CT-Rocky Hill, US-RI-Providence

What You'll Do:

• Serve as a technical expert in SUE field data collection, equipment, and CHA safety and operational procedures.
• Oversee CAD production on SUE deliverables by compiling field data and developing accurate mapping and reports.
• Perform record research, calculations, and verification of sketches, computations, and utility information.
• Coordinate closely with project managers to meet client specific requirements in both field and office settings.
• Implement quality control guidelines to ensure consistency and accuracy across deliverables.
• Monitor field crew production and provide QA to ensure alignment with plans and specifications.
• Train field staff and guide junior analysts on SUE best practices, standards, and operational procedures.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma required; Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with ability to travel short-term required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD design software required; experience with MicroStation, InRoads, and OpenRoads preferred.
• Strong understanding of utility locating, utility design, and survey mapping.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information professionally to clients and the public.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work seamlessly across field and office teams.
• PE or PLS certification preferred.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Contribute to critical infrastructure projects by transforming raw field data into meaningful, high impact deliverables.
• Collaborate with talented surveyors, utility professionals, and engineering teams who value precision, innovation, and problem solving.
• Build a rewarding career in an environment that values mentorship, continuous learning, and cross discipline collaboration.

Curious how CHA's Survey Geospatial team is shaping mobility and infrastructure? Explore our work at: chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/

Salary Range: $50.48 - $57.69 per hour. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.