SUE Tech II

About the role

This position can work out of any of our offices in Mooresville, Charlotte, or Raleigh, NC and support our Southeast Region Geospatial / Surveying Team.

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 assigned SUE field project tasks and data collection to ensure quality, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Communicate with office staff on project progress, needs, equipment needs, etc.
• Occasionally interact 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 a crew.
• Stay current in/learn of latest SUE/survey knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ 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-leader.
• 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 willing 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.
• Able 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.
• Not specified.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to operate EM and GPR locating equipment.
• Ability to operate vacuum excavation equipment.
• Ability to read utility as-built/schematic records.
• Ability to operate survey equipment (conventional and GPS).
• Ability to traverse terrain in all seasons.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
• Flexible and agile workplace model.
• Opportunities for growth and learning.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Details TBD.

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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