SUE Field Supervisor

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a SUE Field Supervisor. We offer a comprehensive suite of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), private utility locating, and services to our diverse customer base comprised of Engineering, Environmental, Utility, Surveying, Construction, and Infrastructure.

• Hybrid position consisting of expected time spent split 80% field, 20% office.
• Responsible for managing and day‑to‑day operations of multiple field crews.
• Ensuring field teams adherence to AECOM’s strict guidelines for safety and quality.
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of field crew schedule for field teams across numerous projects of diverse scope and multiple locations.
• Ensure adherence to field schedule to complete projects within communicated schedule and budget.
• Read and interpret utility drawings, as‑builts, GIS files and other forms of utility records data.
• Initiate, track, process and document utility records requests with various Utility One Call Centers and Utility Owners/Operators.
• Utilize advanced geophysical equipment (including Ground Penetrating Radar), observational skills, and deductive reasoning to identify, designate and locate (vacuum excavation) all utilities within a requested job scope in accordance with ASCE 38‑02 & 38‑22.
• Utilize GPS and Total Station survey equipment in combination with Trimble Data Collectors and applications including Trimble Access and Trimble Mobile Manager to survey utility features and line segments.
• Perform field audits on previously investigated utilities and/or collected field data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform QA/QC of SUE field data performed by AECOM and its subcontractors.
• Troubleshoot technical problems in the field.
• Consistently and effectively communicate with field and office staff as well as Managers and Professionals in Charge to relay project information.
• Act as an advisor/mentor to junior field staff.
• Occasional interaction with clients, utility representatives, business owners and/or homeowners.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS Degree + 4 years of related experience OR AS Degree + 6 years of related experience OR High School + 8 years of related experience.
• SUE and/or private utility locating experience equivalent with a demonstrated commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Experience and understanding of SUE practices and procedures in accordance with ASCE 38‑02 & 38‑22.
• Position requires frequent travel to field locations, including overnight travel.
• Frequent lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Frequent outdoor work in a variety of seasonal weather conditions.
• Daily walking several miles under variable outdoor conditions such as mud, rock, grass, dirt, heat, cold, dust, and noise.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites. Selection requires a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Background checks required by client as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with pipe and cable locators such as Radio Detection RD and Vivax Metrotech vLoc Pro to designate all utility types, including EMS Marker Ball detection.
• Proficiency with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) such as Impulse Radar’s PinpointR GPR System.
• Advanced understanding of surveying best practices, techniques, and equipment for Virtual Reference Station (VRS), Base Station, and Total Station surveys.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite of applications including Office, Excel, Teams, and Word.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS suite of services including Field Maps, Survey 123, and Workforce for documentation, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in the safe operation of hydro/air vacuum excavation trucks and equipment.
• Detail‑oriented and able to maintain a professional and positive attitude consistent with AECOM’s Core Values.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Troubleshooting skills and willingness to learn new procedures and technologies.
• Ability to adhere to AECOM strict standards for safety and quality.
• OSHA 10/30 Course Completion Certification.
• First Aid, CPR, and/or AED training certification.
• BAMI/UESI Utility Investigation School Completion…