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Exodigo

Lead Utility Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

Serve as the engineering decision-maker for subsurface utility map creation dilemmas, ensuring optimal technical outcomes aligned with project and product goals. * Represent Exodigo in client-facing ...

Exodigo

Lead Utility Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$160K - $200K/yr

Serve as the engineering decision-maker for subsurface utility map creation dilemmas, ensuring optimal technical outcomes aligned with project and product goals. * Represent Exodigo in client-facing ...

Exodigo

Lead Utility Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$160K - $200K/yr

Serve as the engineering decision-maker for subsurface utility map creation dilemmas, ensuring optimal technical outcomes aligned with project and product goals. * Represent Exodigo in client-facing ...

Exodigo

Lead Utility Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

Serve as the engineering decision-maker for subsurface utility map creation dilemmas, ensuring optimal technical outcomes aligned with project and product goals. * Represent Exodigo in client-facing ...

Exodigo

$160K - $200K/yr

Serve as the engineering decision-maker for subsurface utility map creation dilemmas, ensuring optimal technical outcomes aligned with project and product goals. * Represent Exodigo in client-facing ...

Exodigo

$160K - $200K/yr

Serve as the engineering decision-maker for subsurface utility map creation dilemmas, ensuring optimal technical outcomes aligned with project and product goals. * Represent Exodigo in client-facing ...

Exodigo

Lead Utility Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · Remote

$160K - $200K/yr

Serve as the engineering decision-maker for subsurface utility map creation dilemmas, ensuring optimal technical outcomes aligned with project and product goals. * Represent Exodigo in client-facing ...

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How much do freelance subsurface utility engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance subsurface utility engineer in the United States is $92,871.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by freelance subsurface utility engineers when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Freelance subsurface utility engineers often juggle several projects at once, which can present challenges such as coordinating schedules with various contractors, ensuring timely access to project sites, and keeping up with differing client requirements. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential for managing overlapping deadlines and data from diverse sources. Additionally, freelancers must stay updated on local regulations and utility mapping standards to ensure accuracy and compliance across all projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance Subsurface Utility Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Subsurface Utility Engineer, you need a strong background in civil engineering, utility mapping, and site investigation, often supported by a relevant engineering degree and professional licensure (such as PE). Proficiency with geophysical survey tools, CAD/GIS software, and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) systems is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help foster client relationships and ensure accurate reporting. These capabilities are crucial for delivering precise utility location data, minimizing project risks, and maintaining industry compliance.

What are Freelance Subsurface Utility Engineers?

Freelance Subsurface Utility Engineers are professionals who specialize in detecting, mapping, and managing underground utilities such as water pipes, gas lines, and electrical cables on a contract or project basis. They use techniques like Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic locating, and utility mapping to prevent damage during construction projects. By working independently or with multiple clients, freelance subsurface utility engineers offer flexible expertise to construction companies, municipalities, and engineering firms. Their work is crucial for ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient project planning.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Subsurface Utility Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,871 per year, or $44.6 per hour.

Subsurface Utility Engineering Technician

Prairie Engineers

Hazelwood, MO • On-site

$19 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Prairie Engineers is seeking an experienced SUE Technician to join our team!

Join a collaborative team that fuels your growth and rewards your dedication. We're a team looking to make a lasting impact and want people who embrace challenges, drive change, and help shape our collective future. If that's you, let's connect! Prairie Engineers is a growing and progressive business. You will find opportunities for career advancement, a diverse range of clients, and varied projects across the nation. You can expect mentoring and guidance from us as part of your professional development. The ideal candidate will reside within a one-hour commute of one of our St. Louis MO area offices and be willing to work long days outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

What you will Do:
  • Read and interpret utility plans/maps to identify the type and size of subsurface utilities.
  • Maintain and operate various utility designating equipment to locate and mark subsurface utilities within prescribed accuracy limits.
  • Maintain and operate vacuum excavation equipment to expose (test hole) targeted utilities.
  • Collect field data, create sketches, take photos, and complete checklists to document investigation findings.
  • Produce detailed, accurate, and reliable field data and reports.
  • Communicate and coordinate with coworkers, clients, and utility representatives.
  • Participate in QA/QC project reviews.
    • What you Need:
  • Experience: 2+years of experience in SUE or 3+years in private locating experience; demonstrated experience with multiple utility types and operating a variety of relevant utility detection tools; addition of surveying experience with CAD software and GIS applications is a plus.
  • Software: Microsoft Office Suite; ability to quickly learn and understand new software.
  • Knowledge: SUE principles, utility types, advanced designating methods; basic understanding of construction plans, maps and engineering drawings.
  • Travel: Able to travel and work nights/weekends as project schedules require.
  • Safety: Valid driver's license with insurable driving record; able to pass background check, preemployment and random drug screens; able to walk equivalent of several miles daily and lift up to 80bls. consistently.
    • How you Align:
  • People Focused: Professional, respectful, and teamoriented, with a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate internally and externally.
  • Can Do Attitude: Positively engages with challenges, facilitates problemsolving, and takes initiative to deliver solutions.
  • Responsive: Communicates openly, proactively, and promptly, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    • Salary range $19.00 - $30.00 per hour determined by education, experience, licensure, and knowledge/skills/abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external benchmarking.

    Check out the Careers page at prairieengineers.com for details on the generous benefits package available, including 401(k), medical insurance, professional development, and to find out why employees chose to join our team.

    Prairie Engineers is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

    Potential candidates for this position should include cover letter and resume with application. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

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