SUE Party Chief I

WithersRavenel • Wilmington, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

WithersRavenel is seeking an experienced SUE Party Chief to lead a field crew conducting Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations using Electromagnetic (EM) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) equipment. The role coordinates field operations, maintains quality and safety standards, and provides training and guidance to crew members. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of subsurface utilities, sound decision-making skills, and a commitment to a collaborative and productive team environment.

Work is performed outdoors in settings that may include landfills, construction sites, swamps, residential neighborhoods, roadway work zones, and wooded areas. The position may involve travel and overnight stays for out-of-town work, with candidates expected to be available for 25% overnight travel. Physical tasks may include carrying instruments weighing up to 50 pounds over rough terrain, clearing vegetation, digging holes, and driving stakes with hand tools.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics. The company describes diversity, inclusivity, and belonging as a normal part of doing business and states that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to a stronger and more creative work environment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience locating underground utilities using SUE equipment, including GPR and EM.
• At least 1 year of experience leading an SUE crew.
• Prior work experience with vacuum excavation.
• Experience using total stations and GPS equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of utility infrastructures.
• Client-focused relationship skills, including communication and organization.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to make accurate, informed decisions.
• Availability for 25% overnight travel, including travel and overnight stays for certain out-of-town work.
• Strong technical skills and a good sense of direction.
• Ability to perform moderately strenuous tasks, including carrying instruments weighing up to 50 pounds over rough terrain, clearing vegetation, digging holes, and driving stakes with hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a SUE crew in performing Sub-Surface Utility Engineering services for internal and external clients.
• Communicate with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others as appropriate to the project.
• Operate equipment, ensure crew members follow proper equipment operating protocols, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain the overall quality, accuracy, and thoroughness of work to meet company and client regulatory requirements.
• Collect field data and locate features accurately and efficiently.
• Manage time, organize work, and handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet project deadlines and client needs.
• Adhere to the company’s core values of integrity, respect, quality, community, collaboration, and sustainability.
• Provide training and guidance to crew members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed