Senior SUE Analyst & Field Utility Lead

Bateman Civil Survey Company; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Company-Paid Dental Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Long Term Disability

Company-Paid Short Term Disability

401(k) & Roth Plans with Matching

Tuition Assistance

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Paid Bereavement LeavePaid Holidays

Career development opportunities

A commitment to utilizing the latest…

Job summary

Bateman Civil Survey Company in Apex, NC is seeking a seasoned SUE Analyst to lead field investigations, designate and map underground utilities using EM locators, GPR, and GPS data collection, and collaborate with project teams on accurate deliverables.

This field-based role requires 5+ years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and a commitment to safety. You’ll mentor junior staff, manage field crews, and help drive quality and efficiency on East Coast projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in utility locating, surveying, or subsurface utility engineering.
• High school diploma required; technical training or an associate’s degree is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct utility designation, verification, and mapping using EM locators, 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.

Skills

Field leadership

Geophysical locating

GPR/EM locators

Mentorship

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in surveying/GIS/civil engineering

Tools

Geophysical locating equipment

GPS data collection devices

Vacuum excavation tools

Job description

Bateman Civil Survey Company in Apex, NC is seeking a seasoned SUE Analyst to lead field investigations, designate and map underground utilities using EM locators, GPR, and GPS data collection, and collaborate with project teams on accurate deliverables.

This field-based role requires 5+ years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and a commitment to safety. You’ll mentor junior staff, manage field crews, and help drive quality and efficiency on East Coast projects.