SUE Crew Chief

ESP Associates, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO) & holidays

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a SUE Crew Chief to lead field crews in subsurface utility engineering projects across Quality Level A and B. This field-based role requires strong on-site leadership, safety adherence, and the ability to coordinate daily operations with field staff.

The candidate will utilize GPR and EM locating equipment, perform utility designation, and review site and roadway drawings to ensure accurate records.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of field experience in utility locating, including Quality Level A and B work (required)
• Working knowledge of ASCE 38.02 and 38.22 is a plus
• Experience designating utilities, performing utility records research and interpreting site/roadway drawings
• Ability to pass drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record per company policy
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record (required)

Responsibilities

• 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 Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and EM locating equipment; oversee 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
• Complete daily checklists and timesheets
• Provide personnel oversight and vehicle navigation
• Other field survey and SUE duties as assigned

Skills

Field crew management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Tools

GPR equipment

EM locating equipment

Vacuum excavation equipment

Job description

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.

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)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses