Senior SUE Field Technician

• Job Category Senior Field Technician
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 75%
• Manage Others No

As a Senior SUE Field Technician, you'll lead utility investigations that help projects move forward safely and efficiently. Combining advanced locating technology, technical expertise, and project leadership, you'll deliver accurate subsurface utility data, mentor team members, and partner with clients to support successful infrastructure projects.

• Under licensed professional engineerauthority, manages SUE and utility designation projects and works autonomously with team to a pply standard field and office techniques in carrying out a sequence of SUE and/or utility designation tasks per ASCE 38-02 standards for the collection and depiction of existing subsurface utility data.
• Works with the SUE Team Leader to establish project specific work assignments and plans for the team related to SUE and underground utility designation.
• Completes One-Call and utility research for assigned projects.
• Operates utility locating equipment, including pipe and cable locators and ground penetrating radar, to identify and mark existing underground utilities.
• Prepares sketches and reports of utilities with features marked.
• Coordinates with and assists the Professional Engineer, SUE Field Team Leader, and other team members with various tasks related to a variety of projects.
• Provides technical support to other team members as trainer and mentor, including training how t o properly and efficiently operate utility locating equipment.
• Fosters and maintains client relationships. Helps pursue repeat or follow-up work with current clients. Collaborates with Practice and Department staff to respond to new business opportunities, including engaging in preparation of proposals, interviews, and presentations.
• Participates in and ensures QC/QA procedures are followed. Maintains accurate design standards and procedures in assigned work.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Maintains assigned equipment and vehicle (if applicable).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving/analysis
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Thoroughness
• Technical capacity
• Project management

• Associates or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Geomatics, or Surveying from an ABET accredited program preferred but not required.
• Minimum of five years of utility locating experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing. Safety-sensitive position subject to random drug testing.
• Knowledge and proper use of all utility locating equipment, including pipe and cable locators and ground penetrating radar, to identify and mark existing underground utilities and the ability to use office software to create required utility deliverables. Experience with Metro Tech 810m RD 8100, Pro3 preferred.
• Knowledge and use of vacuum excavation equipment and the ability to train others on its use.
• English language skills: ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to clients or CEC employees.
• Mathematical skills: ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient personal computer skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Micro Station, Trimble, AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or GEOPAK preferred.
• Organizational skills: ability to prioritize and organize tasks; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Remote connectivity device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, etc.) with data plan sufficient for company requirements, including multi-factor authentication, time and mileage tracking, expense reimbursement, e-mail, and virtual…