Senior Engineering Technician - SUE

About the role

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Senior SUE Engineering Technician to join our Emerging Markets & Services team. This position offers the opportunity to work with a growing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) practice that supports transportation, municipal, water, and land development projects throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Process field notes, electronic data, and historical records to create 3D digital utility drawings.
• Develop precise utility layouts, profiles, and cross-sections using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation.
• Translate field designating data, vacuum excavation (test hole) logs, survey points, and municipal as-built drawings into digital project files.
• Identify and highlight spatial conflicts between existing underground utilities and proposed infrastructure designs.
• Review digital files for accuracy and completeness, ensuring adherence to ASCE 38 (Standard Guidelines for Investigating and Documenting Existing Utilities) and client-specific CAD standards.
• Create permit sketches, cross-section drawings, and test-hole reports for project managers and clients.
• Communicate daily with SUE field crews, professional surveyors, and project engineers to resolve data discrepancies.

Requirements

• Average of 5+ years of experience in subsurface utility engineering, surveying, civil engineering support, or related technical services.
• 3+ years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS software, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of ASCE 38 standards and utility quality levels.
• Strong understanding of underground utility infrastructure including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electric, gas, and telecommunications systems.
• Ability to interpret utility records, engineering plans, and construction drawings.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying Technology, GIS, Construction Technology, or a related field preferred; or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and GIS software.
• Understanding of ASCE 38 standards and utility quality levels.
• Knowledge of underground utility infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret utility records, engineering plans, and construction drawings.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees.
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees.
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions.
• 401(k) Match Program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Six paid flexible company holidays.
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Short term and Long-term disability.
• Dependent care reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.

Pay

$73,000 - $145,000 depending on years of experience and credentials.

Schedule

Not specified.