SUE Field Technician | Manassas, VA

Overview

IMEG is hiring a SUE Field Technician in Manassas, VA, to support subsurface utility locating and daily SUE crew operations. In this entry-level role, you will assist with operating field subsurface utility equipment, geophysical prospecting for underground utilities, and other crew activities under the leadership of a Crew Chief or Office Coordinator. You’ll also gain hands-on exposure to core field workflows that support accurate underground utility investigation and mapping.

• Perform field work for SUE location scopes using geophysical prospecting equipment to accurately designate underground utility layouts and complete routine computations for various project types
• Operate and assist with SUE equipment, data collection tools, and other location equipment
• Transfer files between data collection systems and internal company project folders
• Complete quality checks and process field data; download, maintain, and verify the accuracy of project data, reports, and database records
• Maintain professional and productive working relationships with clients and coworkers
• Operate a company vehicle
• Observe safety and security procedures

• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM), or Engineering preferred
• Prior experience in the building design consulting or construction industry preferred
• Work to gain knowledge of typical SUE marking techniques
• Interest in modern SUE equipment, devices, and methods
• Problem solving techniques
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment
• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills
• Ability to professionally represent IMEG
• Valid driver’s license with ability to be insured by IMEG carrier; must consent to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check
• Advanced/Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull.
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises.

IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

• IMEG’s survey group of 100+ professionals provides responsive and reliable surveying solutions across topographic, subsurface utility, geodetic and boundary, right-of-way, and land acquisition services.
• IMEG’s Subsurface Utility Engineering professionals deliver accurate, outcome-driven investigations and quality mapping of underground utilities to aid in design and conflict mitigation.
• Using a holistic approach and state-of-the-art geophysical equipment, the team locates and maps existing buried utilities to help reduce construction conflicts and environmental risks.
• The team serves both private and public clients, including municipalities, DOTs, utility companies, and federal agencies.
• By identifying utility locations early, IMEG’s SUE services help decrease costly surprises, delays, and safety hazards during construction.

Manassas, VA

Apply today and help deliver accurate subsurface utility information that supports safer, more efficient projects.

IMEG
, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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