SUE Analyst

McKim & Creed, Inc.•Newark, DE

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The SUE Analyst is a mid-level professional responsible for the operation of SUE field crews and the production of accurate, thorough, and timely utility investigation deliverables. Working under the direction of a SUE Project Manager or SUE Manager, the SUE Analyst serves as a technical lead in the field and office, bridging crew-level execution with project-level accountability. McKim & Creed seeks a motivated professional with established field-level relationships in the utility, municipal, or infrastructure sectors, and the drive and aptitude to grow into a Project Coordinator role over time. This position is structured as a developmental role for a candidate with the ambition and capability to advance into a Project Coordinator position. McKim & Creed will invest in the right individual through mentorship, expanded project responsibility, and exposure to client management, scope development, and proposal support. Candidates who bring an established network of field contacts, including utility owners, DOT personnel, municipal staff, or contractors, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those relationships represent real value to the team and to the clients McKim & Creed serves.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 8 years of experience in subsurface utility engineering, utility locating, or a related field
Demonstrated experience directing field crews and producing SUE deliverables at Quality Levels A and B
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, utility owners, or municipal contacts
Proficiency with GPR and electromagnetic (EM) locating equipment
Ability to read and interpret utility plans, as-built records, and GIS data
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate among multiple stakeholders
Commitment to safety protocols, quality standards, and near-miss reporting in all field and office operations
Self-motivated with a long-term interest in project management and client development

Nice To Haves

NULCA Certification in EM & GPR
Familiarity with CI/ASCE 38-02 Quality Level standards
Existing relationships with utility owners, DOT agencies, municipalities, or contractors that could support future client development

Responsibilities

Direct the operation of SUE field crews, confirming accuracy, thoroughness, adherence to schedules and budgets, responsive service, and safe work sites
Perform and oversee Quality Level A and B (QL-A and QL-B) utility investigations using electromagnetic designation and ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
Conduct utility records research (QL-D) and field designation (QL-C) activities in support of project scopes
Prepare field notes, test hole diagrams, and exhibits documenting the location, depth, size, and material of identified utilities
Process field work into finished drawings and deliverables using Bluebeam Revu
Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, clients, and local agencies to communicate project status and address field conditions
Identify and contact utility owners to request utility information and confirm locate requirements
Support QA/QC review of field data and deliverables to uphold McKim & Creed quality standards
Mentor and guide SUE Technician staff, providing field instruction and safety oversight
Leverage existing professional relationships with utility owners, municipalities, contractors, and other field contacts to support business development and client engagement efforts