SUE Field Technician III
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
Obtains and maintains all required safety certifications
Manages individual 2D QL-B (2DB) & 3D QL-B (3DB) mapping projects, typically comprised of not more than (2) independent crews/teams
Selects and applies non-standard surfacegeophysical equipment and accessories to accurately designate complex public and private underground utility systems for 2DB & 3DB mapping projects
Collects data for and completes vault diagram forms for 3DB mapping projects
Acts as “lead” on crews employing vacuum excavators and associated equipment to excavate and backfill test holes on existing utilities at deeper than average depths and/or under other than average conditions
Employs total station survey equipment to collect horizontal data for 2DB mapping projects and QL-A test holes
Employs RTK GPR survey equipment to collect horizontal and vertical data for 3DB mapping projects
Employs automatic or digital levels and associated equipment to collect vertical data from structures associated with gravity flow utility systems
Collects data for and completes Structures Data Reports for structures associated with gravity flow utility systems
Coordinates with clients, utility owners, property owners, etc. in the field
Coordinates with providers of traffic control, off duty officers, saw cutting and other 3rd party services in the field.
Responsibilities
- Advanced comprehension and interpretation of planimetric and design plans, profiles and cross sections, utility records, etc.
Requirements
High School Diploma
Ability to travel for extended periods of time
Thorough understanding of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels (4-5) years of SUE field experience preferred
Experience working as a “lead” on SUE QL-A & QL-B field crew required
Experience working as a project level field supervisor on SUE QL-A & QL-B projects preferred
Survey experience preferred
Military experience is a plus
Qualifications
None specified
Skills
None specified
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
TBD
Schedule
TBD