SUE Tech III

Job Description

Mooresville, NC, United States
Charlotte, NC, United States
Raleigh, NC, United States

WSP is currently initiating a search for a SUE Tech III

This position can sit out of any one of our offices in Mooresville, Raleigh, and Charlotte, NC office and will support our Southeast Region Geospatial/Surveying Team.

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.

• Assist with development and maintenance of site safety plans
• Create a culture of safety observing and complying with all company and related safety rules
• Lead SUE Field Crew in day-to-day operations, including but not limited to utility locating, vacuum excavation, and data collection
• Mentor junior staff, training on utility location and vacuum excavation
• 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.
• Engage in occasional contact with client personnel to schedule and coordinate project activities.
• Occasionally work with utility owners to obtain needed as-built/schematic records
• Complete assigned projects in the field, on schedule and under budget
• Work with office crew to create an accurate and complete deliverable
• Remain current in 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
• Assist project managers with estimates for project budgets

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the SUE industry desired
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a diverse team
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Display proficiency with both EM and GPR locating equipment
• Display proficiency in reading utility as-built/schematic records
• Display working knowledge of survey equipment (conventional and GPS)
• Ability to operate vacuum excavation equipment
• 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
• Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR
• Be 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

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.