SUE Tech II

Sue Technician II

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Sue Technician II. This position can work out of any of our offices in Mooresville, Charlotte, or Raleigh, NC and support our Southeast Region Geospatial/Surveying Team.

This Opportunity

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. Candidates with a BS degree in a relevant discipline and experience will be considered.

Your Impact

• Assist with development and maintenance of site safety plans.
• Create a culture of safety observing and complying with all company and related safety rules.
• Assist Sue Analyst with day-to-day duties.
• Grow abilities in operation of EM and GPR utility locating equipment.
• Assist with ensuring 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.
• Operate vacuum excavation equipment independent of Analyst at times.
• Drive and operate company vehicles.
• Develop abilities to lead crew.
• Remain current in/learn of 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in the Sue industry.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a diverse team.
• Willing to learn, analytical, detail oriented, goal driven, problem solver, self-lead.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Partial ability and willing to learn how to use EM and GPR locating equipment.
• Familiar with operation vacuum excavation equipment.
• Willing to work with vacuum excavation equipment.
• Partial ability and willing to learn to read utility as-built/schematic records.
• Ability to operate or willing to learn operation of survey equipment (conventional and GPS).
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.