Safe Site Utility Services, LLC · 5 hours ago
Civil Engineer – Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
Safe Site Utility Services is a specialized Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) firm focused on delivering accurate, defensible, and constructible underground utility information. The role involves providing technical leadership and engineering oversight for SUE investigations and deliverables across multiple states.
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Responsibilities
Lead and oversee SUE investigations in accordance with ASCE/CI 38-22 (QL-D through QL-A)
Apply engineering judgment to interpret utility records, survey data, geophysical results, and field observations
Provide responsible charge for SUE activities performed under your supervision
Review, approve, and professionally stamp SUE deliverables, as required, including:
SUE reports and technical memoranda
Utility exhibits and plan sheets
Test hole documentation and verification summaries
Utility conflict identification and risk assessment exhibits
Ensure stamped deliverables reflect appropriate SUE quality level limitations, disclaimers, and assumptions
Oversee QA/QC of field data, sketches, CAD drawings, and supporting documentation
Identify subsurface utility risks and provide mitigation recommendations to clients and design teams
Coordinate with locating, geophysics, survey, vacuum excavation, CAD, and project management staff
Support project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and execution
Contribute to proposals, technical approaches, and client communications
Ensure compliance with Safe Site standards, contractual requirements, and applicable state regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (required)
Minimum 4+ years of experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering, utility coordination, or underground utility work
Demonstrated experience reviewing and stamping SUE deliverables
Strong working knowledge of ASCE/CI 38-22 and SUE Quality Levels
Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar CAD platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to supervise technical work and exercise independent engineering judgment
Valid driver's license
Must be willing to obtain and maintain PE licensure in multiple states as project needs require
Understanding of state-specific engineering practice acts and stamping requirements preferred
Preferred
Active PE licenses in multiple states
Experience with vacuum excavation / test holes
Background in utility locating, survey, or geophysics
Experience working with DOTs, municipalities, and utility owners
Familiarity with GIS or subsurface utility data platforms
Transportation, roadway, or large-scale infrastructure project experience
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental
401(K) Matching
PTO
Full support for professional licensure and continuing education