SUE Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform utility designation in accordance with ASCE 38 standards.
• Locate and mark underground utilities using electromagnetic locating equipment.
• Conduct utility investigations for public and private utility systems.
• Perform field reconnaissance and utility inventory collection.
• Perform measure-downs (dips) of accessible storm and sanitary manholes and inlets.
• Read and interpret utility records, maps, plans, and as-built drawings.
• Collect utility survey data using GPS, total stations, and other geospatial equipment.
• Document utility conflicts and underground infrastructure conditions.
• Support utility test hole (vacuum excavation) operations and verify utility locations.
• Maintain accurate daily field notes and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project safety requirements and company policies.
• Provide hands-on field training and mentorship to junior crew members on subsurface utility data collection.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• An associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in SUE, utility locating, surveying, or utility engineering support.
• Demonstrated experience leading field investigations and utility designation projects.
• Experience operating electromagnetic utility locating equipment.
• Ability to read engineering plans, utility records, and construction drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Advanced understanding of ASCE 38 utility quality levels.
• Ability to read engineering plans, utility records, and construction drawings.
• Experience coordinating with utility owners and project stakeholders.
• Ability to train and mentor junior staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility locating certifications.
• Geomatics, surveying, or GIS experience.
• Experience with: Trimble GPS equipment, Total stations, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), GIS software, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation.
• Knowledge of state DOT utility requirements.
• Experience supporting transportation, roadway, bridge, aviation, or municipal infrastructure projects.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.