SUE Field Supervisor

AECOM · Pittsburgh, PA, United States

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-08
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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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 across multiple locations.

• Ensure adherence to field schedule to ensure projects are completed within communicated schedule/budget.

• Read and interpret utility drawings, as-builts, GIS Files and other forms of utility records data.

• Initiate, track, and process, and document utility records requests with various Utility One Call Centers and Utility Owners/Operators.

• Utilize a suite of advanced geophysical equipment (to include 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 American Society of Civil Engineers (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 and 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.

Qualifications
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 traveling to field locations. Locations and distances vary and will include 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 to perform job duties. Frequently across outdoor construction environments with a variety of uneven terrains such as mud, rock, grass, dirt and other unpaved terrains and variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, and noise.

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

• As a condition of employment, candidate must pass client required background check(s).
Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency with pipe and cable locators such as Radio Detection RD and Vivax Metrotech vLoc Pro to designate all utility types t include 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 to include Office, Excel, Teams, and Word.

• Proficiency with ArcGIS suite of services to include, Field Maps, Survey 123, and Workforce including documentation, implementation and trouble shooting.

• Proficiency in the safe operation of hydro/air vacuum excavation trucks and equipment.

• Detailed-oriented and ability 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.

• Ideal candidates will possess troubleshooting skills and be willing and able 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, or and/or AED training Certification.

• BAMI/UESI Utility Investigation School Completion Certification.

• Experience in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Open Roads.

• Traffic Control Supervisor Certification (ATSSA).

• Familiarity with ASCE 75-22 - Standard Guideline for Recording and Exchanging Utility Infrastructure Data

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