SUE Director - Survey

LJA; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Career growth

Fun culture

Job summary

As a SUE Director at LJA Inc, you will lead and grow a SUE and utility coordination practice, bridging operational management, technical excellence, and business development.

You will oversee field crews, plan projects, and drive regional market expansion while maintaining high quality standards and client satisfaction across multiple projects and locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geomatics, Engineering, GIS or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years verifiable experience in using electromagnetic (EM) Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and other geophysical designating technologies.
• Must know how to locate all utilities (water, gas, electric, communications, fiber, etc.).
• Familiarity with ASCE 38-22 and surface geophysical equipment standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day SUE field crews, project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Drive regional market expansion, prepare proposals, and build client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with SUE quality levels and ASCE guidelines.

Skills

EMGPR experience

ASCE 38-22 familiarity

Utilities locating

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geomatics, Engineering, GIS or related discipline

Tools

GPR equipment

Job description

What Lja Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Lja Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes Lja Different

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a SUE Director at LJA Inc, leads and grows a SUE and utility coordination practice, bridging operational management, technical excellence, and business development

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Oversee day-to-day SUE field crews, project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure quality and budget adherence.
• Drive regional market expansion, prepare proposals, and build relationships with clients and utility owners.
• Ensure compliance with SUE quality levels (Levels A–D) and industry standards like ASCE guidelines.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geomatics, Engineering, GIS or related discipline

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 10 years verifiable experience in using electromagnetic (EM) Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and other geophysical designating technologies.
• Must be familiar with ASCE 38-22
• Must know how to locate all utilities, public and private, such as water, gas, electric, communications, fiber optic, etc.
• Familiarity with surface geophysical equipment, vacuum excavation, and utility mapping standards

PHYISCAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving to and from various project sites
• Walking and working outdoors under variable weather condition

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.