SUE Field Technician

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence, a diverse award-winning project portfolio, and 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations. Atwell is a proud recipient of multiple 2025 awards, including ten consecutive years as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group, ranking #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, and recognition as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the Year for the Southeastern US.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations, including electromagnetic (EM) locating, ground penetrating radar (GPR), utility tracing, marking, and data collection.
• Support Quality Level Investigations (QL-D through QL-A) and verify utility locations in accordance with ASCE 38-22 standards.
• Assist with surveying activities, including topographic surveys, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, leveling, traversing, and profile/cross-section surveys.
• Maintain SUE and survey equipment through cleaning, calibration, and preventative maintenance.
• Prepare and organize field equipment and vehicles for daily operations.
• Record accurate field notes and documentation following established procedures and quality standards.
• Perform physical field tasks such as line clearing, setting monuments, locating underground utilities, and pounding stakes.
• Adhere to company and site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Communicate effectively with Crew Chiefs, Project Managers, and other team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding field work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Benefits

Work/Life

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers based on travel preferences

Compensation

• Competitive compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards
• 401K match — 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referral bonuses

Wellness & Insurance

• Annual Wellness Reimbursement (gym memberships, fitness trackers, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP) coverage
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD), Short-Term Disability (STD), and life insurance
• MetLife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services