SUE Technician
Core
Perform field and office operations for Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), including locating underground utilities, collecting geospatial data, and preparing designation deliverables.
Role type
Senior SUE Technician (Field & Office)
Builds
Utility designation maps, conflict reports, and geospatial data for infrastructure projects.
Domain
Civil Engineering / Utility Infrastructure
Required skills
electromagnetic utility locating, GPS data collection, utility records research, ASCE 38 standards, field reconnaissance, utility mapping, engineering plan reading, stakeholder coordination, junior staff mentorship
Preferred skills
Trimble GPS, Total stations, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), GIS software, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, OSHA 10/30 certification, First Aid/CPR
Technologies
Trimble GPS, Total stations, GPR, GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation
Responsibilities
Locate and mark underground utilities using electromagnetic equipment; collect utility survey data using GPS and total stations; read and interpret utility records and as-built drawings; document utility conflicts and infrastructure conditions; process field data and prepare utility designation sketches; coordinate with utility owners, engineers, and contractors; mentor junior crew members on subsurface data collection.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities