SUE Field Crew Chief

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Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a SUE Field Crew Chief to join our dynamic Survey & Geomatics team in Virgina. The SUE Field Crew Chief responsible for conducting on-site utility designation and locating activities, mapping and marking underground utilities with precision. This role ensures accurate, efficient utility detection to support construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and mapping projects.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do

• Perform the role of a Utility Locators/Designators and/or SUE Technician.
• Using electromagnetic locators, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and other equipment to detect and map underground utilities.
• Interpret and analyze data from locating equipment to identify utility location, depth, and type, ensuring precise marking and documentation using industry-standard methods.
• Conduct routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of locating equipment to maintain accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain detailed records of utility locations, equipment maintenance, and performance, collaborating with project teams, contractors, and utility companies.
• Train and mentor SUE Technicians in the use of equipment, safety procedures, and best practices for utility locating.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Utilize electromagnetic locating and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) systems to detect and accurately map underground utilities.
• Assigns work, manages crew schedules, maintains project records, monitors work quality, provides performance feedback as needed.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Monitor project timelines and budget constraints.
• Create and maintain training guidelines, materials, and records.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and stakeholders to communicate findings and project status.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Good physical condition and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to frequently reach with hands and arms, bend and climb and/or balance.
• Ability to use tools, and equipment. For instance, Shovel, Tape measure, cloth / steel tape, machete, hammer.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• CPU literate: Basic computer skills, including familiarity with data transfer, Microsoft Suite, Email and basic software used in surveying.
• Must have vision abilities of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
  
  

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$27.78 - $34.71 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com.

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