Senior SUE Analyst: Field Data & CAD Lead

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Norwell (MA); Hybrid; USD 144,646,622 - 165,305,112; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior SUE Analyst to support field data collection, CAD production, and QC across SUE deliverables in the Boston area.

Engage with project managers and field crews to ensure accurate mapping, calculations, and utility information verification, while mentoring junior analysts and upholding CHA safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Civil or Construction Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with ability to travel short-term.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; MicroStation/InRoads/OpenRoads preferred.
• Strong understanding of utility locating, utility design, and survey mapping.
• Excellent communication and ability to present technical information to clients.
• A collaborative mindset to work 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 skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Civil/Construction Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction 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

Job ID

7494

# Positions

1

Category

Survey

Join Us:

Advance Utility Insight as a Senior SUE Analyst - Elevate Data, Strengthen Decisions, Shape Infrastructure

Are you a skilled Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) professional who thrives at transforming complex utility data into clear, actionable insights? Do you enjoy collaborating with field teams, interpreting realworld conditions, and producing detailed, highquality mapping that supports impactful infrastructure projects?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior SUE Analyst to join our Survey Geospatial Team in Norwell, MA; Hartford, CT; or Providence, RI, where you'll play a pivotal role in gathering, analyzing, and presenting subsurface utility data that drives safe, smart, and successful project outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical expert who values precision, collaboration, and elevating the work of both field and office teams.

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 clientspecific 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, highimpact deliverables
• Collaborate with talented surveyors, utility professionals, and engineering teams who value precision, innovation, and problemsolving
• Build a rewarding career in an environment that values mentorship, continuous learning, and crossdiscipline 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

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.

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