Subsurface Utility Crew Chief

Atwellgroup; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible schedules for some positions

Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers

Job summary

Atwell is seeking a field-oriented professional to assist with subsurface utility engineering and surveying tasks at our Colorado site. You will help locate utilities, support quality level investigations, and perform various surveying activities in outdoor conditions.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with crew chiefs, with a pay range in USD and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding field work.
• Strong attention to detail and safety consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with SUE investigations, including EM locating, GPR, utility tracing, marking, and data collection.
• Support Quality Level Investigations (QL-D through QL-A) and verify utility locations per ASCE 38-22.
• Assist with surveying activities: topographic surveys, construction layout, as-built & boundary surveys, leveling, traversing.

Skills

SUE investigations

GPR

Surveying

Field work

Safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

Responsibilities

• Assist with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations, including electromagnetic (EM) locating, ground penetrating radar (GPR), utility tracing, marking, and data collection.
• Support Quality Level Investigations (QL-D through QL-A) and verify utility locations in accordance with ASCE 38-22 standards.
• Assist with surveying activities, including topographic surveys, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, leveling, traversing, and profile/cross-section surveys.
• Maintain SUE and survey equipment through cleaning, calibration, and preventative maintenance.
• Prepare and organize field equipment and vehicles for daily operations.
• Record accurate field notes and documentation following established procedures and quality standards.
• Perform physical field tasks such as line clearing, setting monuments, locating underground utilities, and pounding stakes.
• Adhere to company and site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Communicate effectively with Crew Chiefs, Project

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding field work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Pay Range

$41 — $44 USD

Atwell Benefits:

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services