Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Crew Chief

Job overview

The Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Crew Chief role is field-based with a hybrid workplace designation in Tampa, FL. Compensation is described as competitive, with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses; no numeric pay range is specified. Pickett, an ESP Associates company, provides surveying and engineering services and describes its work as solving real-world problems. The crew chief leads field crews performing Quality Level A and B SUE work. The role coordinates field operations, utility locating and records research, equipment use, safety, training, and field documentation to support accurate project delivery.

What you'll do

• Direct and manage field crews, including scheduling and quality control
• serve as primary field operations contact
• designate utilities and research utility records
• interpret site, roadway, and utility drawings
• operate and oversee GPR, electromagnetic locating equipment, and vacuum excavation
• prepare field sketches and photographs
• enforce safety standards
• train crew members
• complete checklists and timesheets
• oversee personnel and vehicle navigation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sue crew chief

tampa fl

esp associates

pickett

hybrid

field-based

utility locating

subsurface utility engineering

quality level a

quality level b

gpr

vacuum excavation

out-of-town travel

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO and 10 paid holidays
• volunteer time off
• health, vision, and dental insurance
• disability and life insurance
• pet insurance
• education reimbursement
• referral bonuses.

Why this role

Requires three to five years of utility-locating field experience across Quality Level A and B work; some out-of-town travel is involved.

About the employer

ESP Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.