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As of May 29, 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 May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,868 per year, or $70.6 per hour.
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician

Dewberry

Raleigh, NC

$17.75 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Dewberry rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Dewberry is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) / Survey Technician in Raleigh, NC to assist with SUE operations for Dewberry’s North Carolina based survey practice.Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment, travel to projects throughout the state, participate in multiple projects, coordinate daily with management and other SUE and conventional survey teams and perform field related activities.   

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.


  • Perform field assignments that include vacuum excavation and utility designation.
  • Performs operations with utility locating equipment.
  • Read and understand construction plans and utility records.
  • Understand and follow company mandated health and safety standards.
  • Complete paperwork and deliverables that are legible and accurate.
  • Work well in a team environment.

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Previous Subsurface Utility Engineering experience is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with field equipment, data collectors & GPS a plus.
  • Must be dependable, conscientious, self-motivated and driven.
  • Must be willing and able to work in outdoor field conditions.
  • Must be able to work overtime as required.
  • Must be willing and able to travel.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.


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