Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (100% employee-owned)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K retirement plan

Caregiver leave program

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief for the Pittsburgh, PA area. The role leads field teams in locating and marking subsurface utilities, interpreting plans, and coordinating with Project Managers and engineers.

The position requires strong leadership, safety awareness, and experience with utility designation equipment. Outdoor work in varying weather is standard, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in utility designation and locating equipment.
• Experience leading project assignments and supervising field crews.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise & lead a team of SUE technicians.
• Operate equipment to locate and mark subsurface utilities.
• Interpret roadway and utility plans and records.
• Provide time estimates for tasks and complete daily reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Field investigations

Plan interpretation

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Report writing

Communication skills

Vacuum excavation knowledge

Utility designation equipment

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar

Vacuum Excavation Truck

EM locator equipment

Utility designation equipment

Job description

Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief

Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering

All Locations

Pittsburgh, PA

Tracking Code

26888

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:JMT is currently looking for SUE Party Chiefs to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Supervise & lead a team of SUE technicians
• Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field SUE staff
• Conduct field investigations
• Operate equipment to locate & mark subsurface utilities
• Label topographic features from field codes
• Perform calculations
• Complete daily reports and field note sketches
• Instruct and train SUE staff in methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures
• Participate in project meetings with Project Managers, Engineers, sub-consultants, and utility representatives.
• Operate vacuum excavation truck to expose underground utilities
• Interpret roadway and utility plans, and utility record drawings
• Provides time estimates for specific tasks

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid driver's license required
• Able to pass Background Check
• Ability to lead project assignments
• Must be able to fully comprehend and interpret roadway and utility construction plans, and utility record drawings
• Good organizational, written, and verbal communications skills
• Knowledge of Vacuum Excavation, Electromagnetic Pipe and Cable locator equipment/procedures
• Use of multiple types of utility designation equipment
• Able to bend, kneel, lift, and carry up to 75 lbs as needed
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Required Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the successful application of multiple types of utility designation and locating equipment with demonstrated ability to lead project assignments and supervise field crews.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience performing utility designation, vacuum excavation and other SUE methods.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to work 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday (Minimum)
• Ability to travel is required

Preferred Experience

• Experience using Ground Penetrating Radar is preferred but not necessary
• Surveying experience preferred but not necessary

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field 90% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 - 75+ lbs. as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Work is performed within a general office environment 10% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.