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Harris Kocher Smith

Utility Project Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

HKS Civil is a local civil engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering and surveying company. We offer an excellent opportunity to advance your career to the next level with a true Subsurface Utility ...

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Utility Locate Technician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$16 - $32/hr

Job Summary The Utility Technician is responsible for performing a variety of field and technical tasks related to all phases of private locating, Pre-design locating, Subsurface Utility Engineering ...

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How much do salaried subsurface utility engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for salaried subsurface utility engineering in the United States is $96,779.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $118,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Salaried Subsurface Utility Engineering vs Subsurface Utility Locating Technician?

AspectSalaried Subsurface Utility EngineeringSubsurface Utility Locating Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications like SUE Level I/IITraining in utility locating, OSHA safety certifications
Work EnvironmentOffice-based planning, field surveys, project managementFieldwork primarily, utility detection and marking
Employer & IndustryEngineering firms, construction, infrastructure projectsUtility companies, contractors, construction sites

While both roles involve utility detection, Salaried Subsurface Utility Engineers focus on planning, analysis, and project coordination, often requiring engineering credentials. Subsurface Utility Locating Technicians primarily perform field detection and marking tasks. The SUE role typically involves more design and project management, whereas the technician role emphasizes hands-on utility location work.

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Infographic showing various Salaried Subsurface Utility Engineering job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,779 per year, or $46.5 per hour.

Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief

Asheville, NC • On-site

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Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief

Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: JMT is currently looking for an experienced SUE Party Chief to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Asheville (Candler), North Carolina!

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractor representatives
  • Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crew
  • Instructs and trains survey crew in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures
  • Completes daily report cards and field note sketches
  • Provides time estimates for specific tasks
  • Performs complex surveying calculations using calculator, computer, and coordinate geometry software such as AutoCAD

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
  • Valid Driver’s License Required
  • Able to pass Background Check
  • Ability to lead project assignments
  • Must be able to fully comprehend and interpret roadway and utility construction plans, and utility record drawings
  • Use of multiple types of utility designating equipment
  • Good organizational, written, and verbal communications skills.
  • Knowledge of Vacuum Excavation and Ground Penetrating Radar equipment/procedures
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Able to bend, kneel, lift and carry up to 50lbs as needed
  • Able to work 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday (Minimum)
  • Ability to travel required
Required Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the successful application of multiple types of utility designating and locating equipment, with demonstrated ability to lead project assignments and supervise multiple crews
  • Land Surveying experience a plus

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field 90% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Work is performed within a general office environment 10% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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