Subsurface Utility Engineering Team Lead

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Team Lead to join its collaborative team in New Jersey (Princeton, Parsippany) or Pennsylvania (Bethlehem). This individual will serve a key function in providing subsurface utility engineering and utility mapping services that combine technical knowledge, practical experience, and professional judgment to support infrastructure, land development, transportation, and utility projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to assist in leading and growing the SUE service line while managing projects, personnel, client relationships, and technical deliverables.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist discipline leadership with the planning, budgeting, implementation, execution, and delivery of SUE projects and utility mapping assignments.
• Manage, perform and oversee SUE field operations including utility designation and mark-out, utility mapping, coordinating sub-contracted vacuum excavation, and data collection activities.
• Supervise and mentor SUE technicians, survey personnel, and project team members assigned to specific projects.
• Coordinate, perform and direct electromagnetic locating, ground penetrating radar (GPR), GPS data collection, and utility mapping efforts.
• Review and interpret utility records, as-built drawings, utility atlases, engineering plans, deeds, maps, and aerial photography to support project execution.
• Coordinate field and office staff to prepare and/or modify work plans, utility mapping deliverables, CAD files, exhibits, reports, sketches, and utility conflict documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable SUE standards and best practices, including ASCE 38 and client-specific requirements.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of field data, utility interpretations, CAD deliverables and integration into other disciplines reports, and final project submissions.
• Prepare and review proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, change orders, and project cost estimates.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining project budgets, schedules, resource allocations, and client expectations.
• Monitor project financial performance, prepare draft invoices, review project billings, and assist with payment collections.
• Coordinate with survey, civil engineering, geotechnical, environmental, and transportation disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Maintain and promote safe field operations through compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and industry best practices.
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and utilization of utility locating equipment, survey equipment, GPS units, and related technology.
• Assist in recruiting, training, mentoring, and developing SUE personnel and future project managers.
• Support business development activities including client relationship management, proposal pursuits, project interviews, presentations, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Help identify opportunities for expanding SUE services and improving operational efficiencies.
• Assist with the development and implementation of procedures, standards, and best practices for the SUE service line; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required;
• 6+ years of SUE experience in both the field and office;
• Demonstrated experience managing utility designation and mapping projects.
• Strong understanding of SUE principles and utility quality levels, including ASCE 38 standards.
• Experience performing and overseeing electromagnetic utility locating, GPR investigations, other forms of utility mark-out, GPS data collection, and utility mapping.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, GIS platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience preparing proposals, budgets, schedules, and project estimates.
• Strong understanding of utility records research, utility mapping practices, and utility conflict identification.
• Proven ability to manage staff, coordinate field operations, and meet project deadlines.
• Experience managing project budgets and financial performance.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to clients, utility owners, contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and professional development.
• Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work when necessary.
• Valid driver's license required.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.

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Pay Range 96750 - 140000 USD