SUE Analyst

At McKim & Creed, we are an employee-owned firm with more than 1000 employees in offices throughout the eastern and southeastern United States with a culture centered around “People Helping People” grounded by our core values (1) respect for people, (2) customer satisfaction, (3) continuous improvement, (4) safety and (5) ownership, which drives our mission to deliver exceptional engineering and geomatics solutions. We are a leading top 150 ENR-ranked firm seeking highly motivated employees that are inspired to elevate and grow your career to the next level.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Charleston as a SUE Analyst. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

Job Summary:

The SUE Analyst supervises, leads, and oversees the operations of the Sub-Surface Utility field crew. The SUE Analyst possesses the ability to perform field calculations and complete proper field utility locating techniques. The SUE Analyst is responsible for the effective performance, training, and safety of all members of the field crew.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises, leads, and oversees the operations of the Sub-Surface Utility field crew.
• Possesses knowledge of utility locating principles and practices.
• Performs field calculations and completes proper field utility locating techniques.
• Performs various duties on a Sub-Surface Utility crew including assisting crew with a variety of field operations and operating a variety of instruments.
• Completes assigned tasks while complying with established field procedures.
• Operates equipment with safety and quality practices to maintain a safe work environment.
• Uses proper safety equipment and follows proper field safety procedures.
• Responsible for the safety and care of the crew, vehicles, equipment, and the public's interest.
• Ensures proper vehicle maintenance if assigned to a company vehicle to include performing preventative maintenance (checking fluid levels, tire pressure, etc.) on a consistent basis, and maintaining the interior of the vehicle in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Walks for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, uneven ground, and sometimes water.
• On occasion, overnight travel may be required.

Education Requirements:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required & Preferred Experience:

• Requires 1 year of experience supervising field operations and leading a crew.
• Requires 5 years’ experience in utility field operations and proficiency with utility locating equipment.
• Requires excellent communication and the ability to coach, develop, and provide directives to a crew.
• Requires experience working outdoors, standing, and walking for long periods of time in all weather conditions and terrain.
• Candidates who are motivated to learn and develop their career path and are self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit are preferred.
• The ability to work alone but also effectively as part of a team is required.
• Requires strong problem-solving, functional, and technical skills.
• Requires excellent communication, and the ability to take and understand directives.
• The ability to complete work consistently, with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying project demands is required.
• Candidates are required to have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record as determined by McKim & Creed.
• Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team: 

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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