SUE Crew Chief

Esp Associates; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

PTO & 10 Paid Holidays

Health/vision/dental insurance

Teladoc access

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Pickett, part of ESP Associates, is seeking a SUE Crew Chief in Lakeland, FL. This field-based role leads a crew performing subsurface utility engineering with Quality Level A and B work, coordinating field operations, and ensuring safety standards.

You will designate utilities, review drawings, operate GPR and EM locating equipment, and train crew members while maintaining project quality and schedules.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of field experience in utility locating, including Quality Level A and B work.
• Knowledge of ASCE 38.02 and 38.22 is a plus.
• Ability to direct, schedule, and manage field crews in the field.
• Experience designating utilities, researching records, and interpreting drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of GPR, EM locating, and vacuum excavation.
• Experience with DOT, municipal, and/or public utility projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage field crews; handle scheduling, quality control, and field decisions.
• Serve as the primary contact for field operations.
• Designate utilities and perform utility records research.
• Interpret site, roadway design and utility drawings.
• Operate GPR and EM locating equipment; oversee vacuum excavation.
• Prepare field sketches and photos; ensure safety standards.
• Provide training in locating and designating for crew members.
• Travel as needed and manage daily timesheets and checklists.

Skills

Field leadership

Utility locating

GPR operation

Communication

Safety compliance

Tools

GPR equipment

EM pipe locating

Vacuum excavation

Utility records research

Job description

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SUE Crew Chief

Regular Full-Time Lakeland, FL, US

Workplace Type: Hybrid

About Us:

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.

At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.

“We solve the problems that matter”and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.

About the Role:

This SUE Crew Chiefposition is a field-based role and leads a team of field crew members completing subsurface utility engineering (SUE) projects, including both Quality Level A (vacuum excavation and test holes) and Quality Level B (designating) work.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Work with Survey Field Crew Supervisor to direct and manage field crews, including scheduling, quality control, and day-to-day decision-making in the field
• Serve as the primary point of contact for field operations
• Designate utilities and perform utility records research
• Interpret site, roadway design, and utility record drawings
• Operate and oversee use of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Electromagnetic (EM) pipe & cable locating equipment, and vacuum excavation
• Prepare and organize field sketches and digital photographs
• Ensure company safety standards are adhered to
• Provide Training in locating and designating for crew members
• Ability to solve and overcome problems in the field pertaining to locating and designating
• Complete daily checklists and timesheets
• Provide personnel oversight and vehicle navigation
• Other field survey and SUE duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years of field experience in utility locating, including project experience across both Quality Level A (vacuum excavation and test holes) and Quality Level B (designating) work (required)
• A working knowledge of the ASCE standards 38.02 and 38.22 is a plus
• Proven ability to direct and manage field crews, including scheduling, quality control, and day-to-day decision-making in the field
• Previous experience designating utilities, performing utility records research and interpreting site, roadway design and utility record drawings required, preferably in an engineering design environment
• Extensive working knowledge of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Electromagnetic (EM) pipe & cable locating equipment, and vacuum excavation
• Experience with DOT, municipal, and/or public utility projects a plus
• Strong management and organizational skills while performing field operations
• Ability to communicate technical information both verbally and in writing
• Position will involve some travel out of town
• Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record acceptable to our company insurance provider (this is a condition of initial and continued employment) (required)
• Physical ability to work outdoors and on construction sites under all weather conditions
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy (required)

So...Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.

You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!

Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)