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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for subsurface utility engineering manager in the United States is $146,868.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Subsurface Utility Engineering Manager vs Utility Locator?

AspectSubsurface Utility Engineering ManagerUtility Locator
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in utility mapping or subsurface engineeringTraining in utility detection, certifications in utility locating
Work EnvironmentProject management, overseeing utility detection and mapping projectsFieldwork, locating underground utilities on-site
Employer & IndustryEngineering firms, construction, infrastructure projectsUtility companies, construction contractors

The Subsurface Utility Engineering Manager oversees utility detection projects, manages teams, and ensures accuracy in utility mapping. Utility Locators focus on field detection of underground utilities. While both roles require knowledge of utility detection, the manager has a broader scope including project management and coordination, whereas locators primarily perform on-site locating tasks.

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Infographic showing various Subsurface Utility Engineering Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,868 per year, or $70.6 per hour.

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician

Melville, NY • Hybrid

BL COMPANIES INC
Civil Engineering Construction • 201 - 500 employees
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$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician

BL is expanding and seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering Technician. The Ideal candidate has 3+ years of relative SUE experience. As well as being prepared to work in the field, performing utility mark-out (locating, subsurface utility engineering) activities. This role may require travel to project sites wherever needed to support business and client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Electronic detection of subsurface utilities
  • Record research
  • Documenting work through the preparation of sketches, spreadsheets or written reports
  • Ability to work without direct supervision is required

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years relative SUE experience-or utility mark out is a plus
  • Comprehensive understanding of utility systems and layout is a plus
  • Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) operation is a plus
  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) operation is a plus
  • Experience with CADD drafting is a plus.
  • Mechanical inclination preferred.
  • Electric or plumbing experience is helpful.

 BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 150 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we offer opportunities to continue in this setting.

The position has a salary range of $60,000 to $70,000. Your offer would be based on your experience, skills, and fit for the role.

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