Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan United States, South Carolina, Spartanburg Sep 01, 2026 Subsurface Utility Engineering Party Chief LinkedIn

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Category Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering

All Locations Spartanburg, SC

Tracking Code 26528

Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Job Description Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering s-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:

JMT is currently looking for an experienced SUE Party Chief to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Spartanburg, South Carolina! Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g.

H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT

) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractor representatives

Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crew

Instructs and trains survey crew in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures

Completes daily report cards and field note sketches

Provides time estimates for specific tasks

Performs complex surveying calculations using calculator, computer, and coordinate geometry software such as AutoCAD Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Required Skills Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Valid Driver's License Required

Able to pass Background Check

Ability to lead project assignments

Team Attitude / Mindset

Must be able to fully comprehend and interpret roadway and utility construction plans, and utility record drawings

Use of multiple types of utility designating equipment

Good organizational, written, and verbal communications skills.

Knowledge of Vacuum Excavation and Ground Penetrating Radar equipment/procedures

Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Able to bend, kneel, lift and carry up to 50lbs as needed

Able to work 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday (Minimum)

Ability to travel required Required Experience High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the successful application of multiple types of utility designating and locating equipment, with demonstrated ability to lead project assignments and supervise multiple crews

Land Surveying experience a plus Working Conditions Work is performed in the field 90% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Work is performed within a general office environment 10% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Some travel required. Some night shift work required. Benefits JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including: Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career Development Programs

And more...

Benefits | JMT Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.