SUE Field Technician II

As a Top Workplace, this position offers the opportunity to work with a growing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) practice that supports transportation, municipal, water, energy, and land development projects throughout the United States. The SUE Field Technician II plays a critical role in accurately locating, documenting, and verifying underground utility infrastructure to support the successful planning, design, and construction of community infrastructure projects.

This position provides the opportunity to work primarily in the field while collaborating with engineers, surveyors, utility owners, contractors, and fellow SUE professionals to deliver high-quality utility data that reduces risk and supports informed project decisions.

This position is responsible for performing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) field assignments on routine to moderately complex projects while supporting the safe and accurate collection of underground utility information.

• Utility Designation: Designate and document existing underground utilities utilizing geophysical locating equipment and industry standards, including ASCE 38-22 Quality Levels.
• Survey & Data Collection: Assist with utility surveying, mapping, and utility data collection activities to support accurate project deliverables.
• Vacuum Excavation: Operate vacuum excavation equipment to safely expose and verify underground utility locations.
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain company vehicles, vacuum trucks, and specialized field equipment including utility locating devices, compressors, air lances, concrete saws, and hand tools.
• Traffic Control & Safety: Assist in implementing approved traffic control plans and follow all applicable safety requirements during field operations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, field notes, and records while protecting the confidentiality of company and client information.
• Travel: Travel frequently to project sites and other project-related locations as necessary to support project delivery.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Geomatics, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in utility locating, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), surveying, construction inspection, utility construction, or related field services.
• Experience operating geophysical utility locating equipment preferred.
• Experience with vacuum excavation equipment or utility exposure techniques preferred.
• Basic understanding of ASCE 38 standards and utility quality levels.
• Knowledge of underground utility systems including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to read maps, utility records, construction plans, and field documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills