EV Charging Station in Fairfax, VA

A subsurface utility engineering (SUE) crew performed a Quality Level B investigation to support the installation of a Tesla EV charging station at a commercial property in Fairfax, Virginia, within a dense urban environment. Given the high likelihood of congested and overlapping underground utilities typical of developed areas, the project required a detailed and methodical approach to utility designation. The scope of work included the use of electromagnetic locating equipment and ground penetrating radar (GPR) to identify and map existing subsurface utilities throughout the proposed construction limits. All detectable utilities were marked on the surface and surveyed to establish accurate horizontal positioning. The resulting SUE deliverable provides critical insight into subsurface conditions, enabling the design team to mitigate potential conflicts, enhance safety, and streamline construction in a complex urban setting.