SUE Field Technician II

About the role

Designating all types of utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment, project field documentation and survey, and vacuum excavation to expose utilities.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and maintains all required safety certifications
• Selects and applies standard issue surface geophysical equipment and non-standard accessories to accurately designate moderately complex public and private underground utility systems for 2D QL-B (2DB) & 3D QL-B (3DB) mapping projects
• Acts as “lead” on 2-person designating teams
• Colls data for and completes vault diagram forms for 2DB mapping projects
• Employs VRS GPR survey equipment to collect horizontal data for 2DB mapping projects and QL-A test holes
• Acts as “lead” on crews employing vacuum excavators and associated equipment to excavate and backfill test holes on existing utilities at average depths and, under average conditions
• Employs automatic or digital levels and associated equipment to run level loops and collect QL-A data from utilities exposed in test hole excavations
• Colls data for utility pole inventories and overhead utility mapping projects
• Implements approved traffic control plans for work conducted outside of travel lanes
• Coordinates with internal survey crews in the field

Requirements

High School Diploma
Working knowledge of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels
Basic comprehension and interpretation of planimetric and design plans, profiles and cross sections, utility records, etc.
(1-2) years of SUE field experience required
Experience working as a “lead” on SUE QL-A & QL-B field crews preferred
Survey experience preferred
Military experience is a plus

Qualifications

High School Diploma
(1-2) years of SUE field experience required
Experience working as a “lead” on SUE QL-A & QL-B field crews preferred
Survey experience preferred
Military experience is a plus

Skills

ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels
Planimetric and design plans, profiles and cross sections, utility records, etc.
Surface geophysical equipment and non-standard accessories
VRS GPR survey equipment
Automatic or digital levels and associated equipment

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being

Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend

Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families

Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program

Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks

Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

Pay

Salary Maximum USD $27.00/per hour
Salary Minimum USD $24.00/per hour

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate fieldwork