SUE Field Supervisor II

Stratus®; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health & Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & PTO

Life Insurance

Job summary

Stratus has partnered with Stewart and is hiring a SUE Field Supervisor who will lead a field crew in subsurface utility engineering mapping projects using the latest technologies. The role requires overseeing safety, quality, schedules, and client communication.

Ideal candidates have 5–9 years related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a field environment.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for management oversight of the field crew.
• Manage quality of work to include accuracy, thoroughness and clarity.
• Responsible for meeting schedules, budgets and responsive service to clients.
• Oversee operation of surveying and / or SUE instrumentation and equipment such as prisms, total stations, GPS, data collectors, magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar.
• Communication with clients, project workers, and public.
• Ensure safekeeping of equipment.
• Read and Interpret construction, utility and survey maps.
• Ensure vehicles and supplies are ready for duty.
• Ability to work alone or with a crew

Skills

Field leadership

Surveying equipment operation

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Prisms

Data Collectors

Ground Penetrating Radar

Job description

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

Stratus has recently partnered with Stewart, and we are looking to hire a SUE Field Supervisor. This role will oversee and work in a team environment as the leader of a SUE crew assisting in the performance of subsurface utility engineering mapping projects utilizing the latest technologies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for management oversight of the field crew.
• Manage quality of work to include accuracy, thoroughness and clarity.
• Responsible for meeting schedules, budgets and responsive service to clients.
• Oversee operation of surveying and / or SUE instrumentation and equipment such as prisms, total stations, global positioning systems (GPS), data collectors, magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar.
• Communication with clients, project workers, and public.
• Ensure safekeeping of equipment.
• Read and Interpret construction, utility and survey maps.
• Ensure vehicles and supplies are ready for duty.
• Ability to work alone or with a crew

Required Qualifications

• 5-9 years of related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a driving record check

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Advanced Utility Locating Training Course or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Understanding of utility systems and how they are constructed, work, and maintained

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/ .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.