Subsurface Utility Engineering Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Are you a seasoned SUE professional ready to take ownership of a growing service line? This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) program within a respected surveying and engineering organization. You'll play a critical role in delivering high-impact infrastructure and land development projects while building a team, establishing best practices, and expanding SUE capabilities across the region.

If you enjoy combining field expertise, project leadership, client interaction, and business development, this position offers the autonomy and influence to make a lasting impact.

• Lead the growth of a new and expanding SUE service line
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment with up to four days per week remote
• Manage diverse transportation, land development, utility, and infrastructure projects
• Work alongside experienced engineers, surveyors, and project managers
• Influence company standards, QA/QC processes, and strategic growth initiatives
• Mentor and develop the next generation of SUE and geomatics professionals
• Competitive compensation and long-term leadership opportunity

As the Sr. Geomatics Project Leader, you'll serve as the technical and operational lead for SUE services, overseeing projects from planning through final delivery. You'll collaborate with clients, engineers, surveyors, contractors, and utility owners to provide accurate utility mapping and risk mitigation solutions that support successful project outcomes.

• Lead and manage all aspects of SUE projects from planning and utility research through field investigation, QA/QC, and final deliverables.
• Direct SUE Level B utility locating and utility markout operations for transportation, municipal, commercial, and private development projects.
• Review, generate, and manage NC811/One Call tickets while ensuring compliance with all utility notification requirements.
• Interpret and reconcile utility records, GIS data, as-builts, and field findings to create accurate utility composite plans.
• Coordinate closely with surveying and engineering teams to integrate subsurface utility information into design and construction documents.
• Conduct and supervise utility investigations using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and electromagnetic locating technologies.
• Establish and maintain QA/QC standards to ensure high-quality, defensible utility data deliverables.
• Serve as the primary liaison among clients, project managers, utility owners, municipalities, and transportation agencies.
• Develop project scopes, proposals, schedules, and cost estimates to support continued growth of SUE services.
• Mentor and train junior technicians and survey staff as the team expands.
• Ensure compliance with ASCE 38 standards, state regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support land surveying and construction stakeout operations as needed.

• 20+ years of experience performing and leading SUE Level B utility locating projects.
• Proven success managing multiple projects, clients, and utility coordination efforts simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of ASCE 38-22 and ASCE 38-02 standards.
• Experience with NC811, Utilisphere, IrthNet, or similar ticket management systems.
• Hands-on expertise using GPR and electromagnetic utility locating technologies.
• Strong project management, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Experience in land surveying, utility coordination, geomatics, or infrastructure services.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and passion for building successful teams and services.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to participate in field work as needed.

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or equivalent leadership experience in surveying or geomatics.
• Degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with Civil 3D, Carlson, GIS platforms, and utility mapping software.
• Experience supporting land development, municipal, transportation, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience developing proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Demonstrated success mentoring and developing technical staff.

This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule that combines remote work, office collaboration, and field engagement. You'll have the opportunity to work from home up to four days per week while remaining connected to project teams, clients, and field operations. Project assignments will include office-based planning, client meetings, utility investigations, and site visits across a variety of infrastructure and development environments.

This is more than a project management role. It's an opportunity to build, lead, and grow a SUE program while contributing to some of the region's most important infrastructure and development projects. If you're looking for a leadership position where your expertise, vision, and initiative will directly influence the future of a growing service line, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chapel Hill, NC.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Chapel Hill,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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