Subsurface Utility Engineering Services in Midland, TX
Reduce risk and cost by identifying underground utilities before construction starts. Quality Level A through D investigation, utility coordination, and relocation design across the Permian Basin.
Know What’s Below Before You Break Ground
Magrym Consulting provides subsurface utility engineering (SUE) services that identify, map, and manage underground utilities before and during construction. Our SUE program reduces the risk of utility strikes, prevents costly project delays, and protects critical infrastructure — giving project owners and contractors confidence in every excavation.
From records research through vacuum excavation test holes, we deliver progressive quality-level investigations that match the complexity of your project. Our SUE services integrate directly with our civil engineering, land surveying, and GIS mapping capabilities — providing a single-source solution from utility investigation through design.
SUE Capabilities by Quality Level
Progressive investigation from records research through physical exposure — each quality level builds on the last to reduce risk.
Quality Level D — Records Research
Collection and review of existing utility records from owners, municipalities, and one-call systems to establish a baseline utility inventory for the project corridor.
- Utility owner record requests
- One-call ticket coordination
- As-built plan review and cataloging
Quality Level C — Surface Survey
Surface geophysical methods to identify visible utility features — manholes, valve boxes, meters, and other above-ground indicators — and correlate them with records data.
- Visible feature identification
- Manhole and valve box survey
- Records correlation mapping
Quality Level B — Designating
Non-destructive geophysical methods — ground penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic locating — to mark the horizontal position of underground utilities on the surface.
- Ground penetrating radar (GPR)
- Electromagnetic pipe and cable locating
- Surface marking and mapping
Quality Level A — Locating (Test Holes)
Vacuum excavation to physically expose utilities and determine exact horizontal and vertical position — the highest level of accuracy for critical conflict zones.
- Vacuum excavation (potholing)
- Exact depth and position measurement
- Utility material and size verification
Utility Coordination
Managing utility conflicts, coordinating with utility owners during design and construction, and tracking relocations to keep your project on schedule and within budget.
- Conflict identification and analysis
- Utility owner communication
- Relocation schedule tracking
Utility Relocation Design
Engineering design for relocating conflicting utilities on construction corridors — including alignment plans, profiles, and specifications that meet utility owner requirements.
- Relocation alignment and profile design
- Construction specifications
- Cost estimation and utility agreements
Markets We Serve
Our SUE services support the industries where underground utility conflicts create the greatest project risk.
Transportation / TxDOT
Utility investigation, coordination, and relocation design for highway widening, intersection improvements, and roadway reconstruction projects across TxDOT’s Odessa District.
Energy & Oil & Gas
Pipeline corridor SUE investigations, utility conflict analysis for well pad construction, and facility utility mapping for midstream and upstream operators in the Permian Basin.
Municipalities
Underground utility mapping for water, sewer, gas, and electric systems — supporting capital improvement projects, street rehabilitation, and new infrastructure in West Texas cities.
Land Development
Pre-design utility investigation for commercial and residential subdivisions — identifying existing utilities early so site plans avoid costly conflicts and delays during construction.
What to Expect When You Hire Magrym
When you hire Magrym for SUE, you get a team that combines utility investigation with licensed surveying, civil engineering, and construction oversight — all under one roof.
- Quality Level A through D investigations on every project
- Licensed RPLS surveyors for accurate utility positioning
- In-house civil engineering for relocation design
- Direct coordination with TxDOT and utility owners
- HUB & DBE certified for government SUE contracts
Our SUE Process
From records research to final utility mapping — a systematic approach that reduces risk at every stage.
Records Research & Scoping
We collect existing utility records, coordinate with utility owners, and define the investigation scope — identifying which quality levels are needed for each conflict zone.
Field Designating (QL-B)
Our crew deploys GPR and electromagnetic locators to designate utility alignments on the surface — marking horizontal positions and identifying potential conflicts with proposed construction.
Test Holes & Verification (QL-A)
Vacuum excavation exposes utilities at critical conflict points — confirming exact depth, material, size, and condition for incorporation into design plans.
Mapping & Deliverables
All utility data is surveyed, processed, and delivered as CAD-compatible utility maps — ready for integration into your engineering design and construction documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Subsurface utility engineering is a systematic process for identifying, mapping, and managing underground utilities before and during construction. SUE uses progressive quality levels — from records research through vacuum excavation — to reduce the risk of utility strikes, avoid costly project delays, and protect existing infrastructure.
Quality Level D is records research. Level C adds surface feature surveys. Level B uses GPR and electromagnetic locators to designate utility positions on the surface. Level A uses vacuum excavation to physically expose utilities and confirm exact depth, material, and size. Each level increases accuracy and reduces construction risk.
Yes. Magrym Consulting provides utility coordination for TxDOT transportation projects across the Odessa District. We manage utility conflict identification, coordinate with utility owners, track relocation schedules, and prepare utility agreements — keeping your highway project on schedule and within budget.
SUE identifies underground utility conflicts before construction starts — allowing engineers to design around them rather than discover them during excavation. This prevents utility strikes, avoids emergency repairs and service outages, eliminates change orders, and keeps projects on schedule. Studies consistently show SUE returns many times its cost in avoided delays.
Yes. When utility conflicts cannot be avoided, Magrym Consulting provides relocation engineering design — including alignment plans, profiles, construction specifications, and cost estimates. Our in-house civil engineering team coordinates directly with utility owners to develop designs that meet their standards and minimize service disruption.
Need SUE or Utility Locating Services?
Contact our Midland office — we’ll scope your utility investigation promptly.