SUE Field Lead & Project Manager: Utility Location Expert

Kpff Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

401(k) contributions

Flexible work schedule

Career development programs

Job summary

Kpff Inc in Los Angeles is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Lead to manage field crews responsible for locating and mapping underground utilities. The role requires at least 8 years of relevant experience and involves supervising utility designation and ensuring compliance with ASCE 38-22 standards. KPFF offers excellent benefits such as medical and life insurance, a flexible work schedule, and development programs. This position provides a chance to contribute to innovative engineering solutions within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in SUE, utility locating, or surveying/mapping.
• Experience operating GPR and electromagnetic locating equipment.
• Strong leadership and field coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage field crews for locating and mapping underground utilities.
• Supervise SUE field crews performing utility designation and locating.
• Ensure quality assurance compliance with project and ASCE 38-22 standards.

Skills

Leadership and crew supervision

Advanced utility locating techniques

Field data management and QA/QC

Problem solving and decision making

Communication with engineers, contractors, and project managers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or coursework in surveying, civil engineering, or geomatics

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Electromagnetic locators

Job description

Kpff Inc in Los Angeles is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Lead to manage field crews responsible for locating and mapping underground utilities. The role requires at least 8 years of relevant experience and involves supervising utility designation and ensuring compliance with ASCE 38-22 standards. KPFF offers excellent benefits such as medical and life insurance, a flexible work schedule, and development programs. This position provides a chance to contribute to innovative engineering solutions within a supportive environment.