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Safe Site LLC

Civil Engineer – Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

Safe Site LLC, Glendale, Arizona, us, 85318

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Description

Safe Site Utility Services is a specialized Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) firm focused on delivering accurate, defensible, and constructible underground utility information. We support public and private infrastructure projects by reducing subsurface risk early, improving design confidence, and protecting critical underground assets. Our work is grounded in ASCE/CI 38-22, strong QA/QC practices, and close coordination between engineering and field teams.

Safe Site Utility Services is seeking a licensed Professional Civil Engineer with demonstrated experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) to provide technical leadership, engineering oversight, and professional responsibility for SUE investigations and deliverables across multiple states. This role includes professional engineering review and stamping of SUE deliverables consistent with applicable state laws, project requirements, and Safe Site’s internal QA/QC standards.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee SUE investigations in accordance with ASCE/CI 38-22 (QL-D through QL-A)

Apply engineering judgment to interpret utility records, survey data, geophysical results, and field observations

Provide responsible charge for SUE activities performed under your supervision

Review, approve, and professionally stamp SUE deliverables, as required, including:

SUE reports and technical memoranda

Utility exhibits and plan sheets

Test hole documentation and verification summaries

Utility conflict identification and risk assessment exhibits

Ensure stamped deliverables reflect appropriate SUE quality level limitations, DISCLAIMERS, and assumptions

Oversee QA/QC of field data, sketches, CAD drawings, and supporting documentation

Identify subsurface utility risks and provide mitigation recommendations to clients and design teams

Coordinate with locating, geophysics, survey, vacuum excavation, CAD, and project management staff

Support project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and execution

Contribute to proposals, technical approaches, and client communications

Ensure compliance with Safe Site standards, contractual requirements, and applicable state regulations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (required)

Minimum 4+ years of experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering, utility coordination, or underground utility work

Demonstrated experience reviewing and stamping SUE deliverables

Strong working knowledge of ASCE/CI 38-22 and SUE Quality Levels

Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar CAD platforms

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to supervise technical work and exercise independent engineering judgment

Valid driver’s license

Licensure & Multi-State Practice

Must be willing to obtain and maintain PE licensure in multiple states as project needs require

Safe Site supports and reimburses licensure applications, renewals, exam fees, and continuing education

Understanding of state-specific engineering practice acts and stamping requirements preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Active PE licenses in multiple states

Experience with vacuum excavation / test holes

Background in utility locating, survey, or geophysics

Experience working with DOTs, municipalities, and utility owners

Familiarity with GIS or subsurface utility data platforms

Transportation, roadway, or large-scale infrastructure project experience

Benefits

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and licensure

Medical, Vision, and Dental

401(K) Matching

PTO

Full support for professional licensure and continuing education

Opportunity to lead and stamp high-impact SUE deliverables on multi-state infrastructure projects

A collaborative, quality-driven, and safety-focused team environment

Why Join Safe Site? At Safe Site Utility Services, professional engineering responsibility is taken seriously. You will play a key role in shaping defensible SUE deliverables, reducing subsurface risk, and setting the standard for high-quality underground utility information nationwide.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, Safe Site Utility Services is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate regarding race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.

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