SUE Analyst

Bateman Civil Survey Company; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Company-Paid Dental Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) & Roth Plans with Matching

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Bateman Civil Survey Company is seeking a SUE Analyst to perform utility designation and mapping using advanced geophysical tools. This field-based role requires strong leadership and field experience in utility locating.

The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to travel to job sites. The position offers benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plans, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in utility locating, surveying, or subsurface utility engineering.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct utility designation, verification, and mapping.
• Perform field investigations to identify and classify underground utilities.
• Lead projects with vacuum excavation to expose utilities.
• Ensure field safety compliance and troubleshoot complex issues.

Skills

Utility designation and mapping

Geophysical locating equipment

Field safety compliance

Mentorship

Education

High school diploma

Technical training or associate's degree in surveying, GIS, or civil engineering

Tools

Electromagnetic locators

Ground-penetrating radar

GPS data collection devices

Job description

Position Overview

This role is field-based and involves conducting on-site investigations to identify, designate, and map underground utilities using geophysical locating equipment. The SUE Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and efficient utility data collection for engineering and construction projects. The SUE Analyst is a leader for the field crew(s) and supports the department manager in managing, developing and coordinating field crew(s).

Essential Functions

• Conduct utility designation, verification, and mapping using electromagnetic (EM) locators, ground-penetrating radar (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.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in the field.
• Manage project resources effectively.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company-Paid Dental Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth Plans with Matching
• Tuition Assistance
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Career development opportunities
• A commitment to utilizing the latest state-of-the-art technologies

Pay

• Starting at $30 per hour, depending upon experience

Bateman Civil Survey Company (BCSC) is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), disability or genetic information (including family medical history), national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.