SUE Tech II

About the role

This position will work out of our Altamonte Springs, FL office and support our Southeast Region Geospatial / Surveying Team. This Opportunity The successful candidate will be part of a team conducting Subsurface Utility Engineering of all levels. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with an exceptional management team, highly regarded in the market, and within a supportive and collaborative company culture. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a robust and rapidly growing Geospatial team offering ongoing training/mentoring and promotional opportunities, as well as a stable backlog.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development and maintenance of site safety plans.
• Create a culture of safety by observing and complying with all company and related safety rules.
• Assist SUE Analyst with day-to-day duties.
• Grow abilities in operation of EM and GPR utility locating equipment.
• Absorb and ensure assigned SUE field project tasks and data collection are quality, accurate, and thorough.
• Communicate with office staff on project progress, project needs, equipment needs, etc.
• Occasionally engage in contact with client personnel to schedule and coordinate project activities.
• Operate vacuum excavation equipment independently of Analyst at times.
• Drive and operate company vehicles.
• Develop abilities to lead crew.
• Remain current in/learn of latest SUE/survey knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in the SUE industry.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a diverse team.
• Willingness to learn, analytical, detail oriented, goal driven, problem solver, self-lead.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Partial ability and willingness to learn how to use EM and GPR locating equipment.
• Familiarity with operation vacuum excavation equipment.
• Partial ability and willingness to learn to read utility as-built/schematic records.
• Ability to operate or willingness to learn operation of survey equipment (conventional and GPS).
• Ability to traverse terrain, as project dictates, in all seasons.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs or work as a team to do so.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screening.
• Able to work occasional overtime as project timeline dictates.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in the SUE industry.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to operate EM and GPR locating equipment.
• Familiarity with vacuum excavation equipment.
• Ability to read utility as-built/schematic records.
• Knowledge of survey equipment (conventional and GPS).
• Ability to traverse various terrains.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Driver’s license with acceptable MVR.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
• Flexible and agile workplace model.
• Opportunities for ongoing training/mentoring and promotional opportunities.
• A stable backlog of projects.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job description.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.

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