SUE Lead & Field Chief: Underground Utilities

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical and life insurance

Vacation/sick/holiday pay

401k contributions

Bonus compensation

Flexible schedule

Career development programs

Descripción de la vacante

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Los Angeles seeks a SUE Lead to manage field crews responsible for locating, designating, and mapping underground utilities. You will serve as the field authority for SUE investigations and ensure work aligns with ASCE 38-22 and project requirements.

This role requires leading teams, operating GPR, electromagnetic locators, GPS/Total Station tools, and coordinating with project managers.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in SUE, utility locating, or surveying/mapping.
• Experience operating GPR and electromagnetic locating equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Strong leadership and field coordination experience.
• Associate’s degree or coursework in surveying, civil engineering, or geomatics (preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of ASCE 38-22 SUE standards (preferred).
• OSHA 30 certification (preferred).
• Experience with GIS, CAD data collection, or survey software (preferred).
• Utility coordination or subsurface mapping experience (preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise SUE field crews performing utility designation, utility locating field services, and mapping.
• Operate advanced utility detection equipment including: EM locators, GPR, GPS/Total Station systems.
• Interpret utility records, plans, and GIS data prior to field investigation.
• Ensure accurate field documentation including sketches, digital data collection, and reports.
• Coordinate with project managers, survey/SUE teams, engineers, and contractors.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with project and ASCE 38-22 standards.
• Manage daily crew activities including safety briefings, equipment readiness, and scheduling.
• Train and mentor junior staff such as SUE Assistants and Technicians Level II/III.
• Maintain project productivity while ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Communicate field findings and potential conflicts to project stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Utility locating

Field data QA/QC

Problem solving

Communication

Team coordination

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in surveying or geomatics

Herramientas

GPR

Electromagnetic locating equipment

GIS

CAD data collection software

Descripción del empleo

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Los Angeles seeks a SUE Lead to manage field crews responsible for locating, designating, and mapping underground utilities. You will serve as the field authority for SUE investigations and ensure work aligns with ASCE 38-22 and project requirements.

This role requires leading teams, operating GPR, electromagnetic locators, GPS/Total Station tools, and coordinating with project managers.