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Subsurface Utility Investigator

Jacobs · Denver, CO · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

Your impact At Jacobs, we challenge what’s currently accepted so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most forward-thinking professionals, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are seeking a Subsurface Utility Investigator (Utility Locator) to join our collaborative team and support a wide range of mapping and land development projects.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize safety at all times and follow established safety protocols.
  • Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Perform field investigations in accordance with ASCE 38 22 standards.
  • Operate and maintain geophysical prospecting equipment and utility locating instruments.
  • Collect data using both standard and advanced utility locating and geophysical technologies.
  • In the field, use Radio-Frequency Electromagnetic Induction (RFEMI) equipment to locate subsurface utilities in a variety of environments and project sites.
  • Create accurate field sketches and maps of investigation areas.
  • Interpret subsurface information during field work and post processing.
  • Communicate findings and analyses to project teams.
  • Access manholes and inlets to measure inverts.
  • Work both independently and within team environments.
  • Assist surveyors during data collection.
  • Quality control mapping deliverables for completeness and accuracy.
  • (Optional) Perform GPS and conventional surveying tasks in the field.

Requirements

Strong understanding of subsurface technologies, including RD, Metrotech Vivax, GPR, EM, and emerging tools.

2+ years of experience in subsurface utility investigation for engineering projects.

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Completion of a recognized utility locating course.

Skills

Strong understanding of subsurface technologies, including RD, Metrotech Vivax, GPR, EM, and emerging tools.

Ability to operate and maintain geophysical prospecting equipment and utility locating instruments.

Ability to collect data using both standard and advanced utility locating and geophysical technologies.

Ability to interpret subsurface information during field work and post processing.

Ability to communicate findings and analyses to project teams.

Ability to access manholes and inlets to measure inverts.

Ability to work both independently and within team environments.

Ability to assist surveyors during data collection.

Ability to quality control mapping deliverables for completeness and accuracy.

(Optional) Ability to perform GPS and conventional surveying tasks in the field.

Benefits

Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.

  • Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year).
  • Seven paid holidays.
  • Caregiver leave.
  • The ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
  • Legally mandated benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $58,200.00 to $90,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked.

Schedule

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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