SUE Party Chief

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart‑led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do.

We are seeking a SUE Party Chief 2 to join our Atlanta, GA team! Come join us!

• Survey field lead for Atlas SUE projects
• Tie into project control and collect QL-B designation markings, poles, sanitary sewer lids, QL-A test hole pins as well as utility features
• Documentation of all survey field work with log books
• Proficiently use CAD software tools and related plugins/extensions as needed to complete scope of work
• As needed work as part of a field crew efficiently and accurately perform QL-A test holes and QL-B designation work
• Must be detail oriented and document all locating procedures and results
• Perform utility surveys using designating equipment
• Prepare complete and accurate utility sketches of the area surveyed for office use
• Perform field investigations to identify all utilities located within the survey area
• Work as part of a field crew efficiently and accurately
• Interface with office staff to clearly convey information and assist with quality control
• Must be detail oriented and document all locating procedures and results
• Meet specified schedules and budgets
• Must be able to work 40-50 hours per week and be able to travel if necessary. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs. with the help of a coworker, and stoop, bend and stand throughout the course of up to a 12-hour day in varying terrain.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record
• Pass a pre‑employment drug test
• Pass a pre‑employment background check
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ambitious and willing to learn

• Performs Surveying duties for SUE group, assisting Survey group
• Experience working with robotic total stations, electronic data collection and point coding for auto drafting
• GPS, RTK GPS equipment, methods and procedures.
• Familiar with Georgia SUE survey standards - preferred
• Previous experience with ALTA, TOPO survey
• Experience with utility designation equipment including VLOC and/or RD equipment, Metrotec equipment
• Experience with designating utility linework and test holes - Strong Microsoft Excel skill

• Ability to travel up to 2 weeks at a time
• Positive attitude toward teamwork
• Strong Communication Skills

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

We strive to be the most sought‑after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values‑driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy…