Field & Office Underground Utility Locator (SUE)

Timmons Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Timmons Group in Raleigh, NC seeks an Underground Utility Locator to join our Survey Group. This role supports the survey crew by locating and marking underground utilities for diverse projects, with a mix of in-office and field work.

Ideal candidates bring SUE experience, knowledge of ASCE 38-02, and ability to operate Robotic Total Stations and GPS data collectors, with a valid NC driver's license and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of SUE designation and field survey experience is ideal.
• Clear understanding of ASCE 38-02 standards and quality levels and their applications.
• Experience with robotic total stations, data collectors and GPS is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a federal security clearance.
• Valid NC driver license and a good driving record required.
• Must be willing to travel on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Provides underground utility flagging 'designation' using electromagnet equipment and other geophysical means.
• Designates all utility line types of conductive or non-conductive materials.
• Marks utilities with flags and/or paint and produces a sketch of results for client use.
• May learn to establish survey control and perform locations using conventional survey equipment including robotic total stations and RTK GPS.
• Oversees maintenance of survey equipment, supplies and vehicle.
• Works in a team environment and can work independently when needed.

Skills

SUE designation

Field survey

Robotic total stations

RTK GPS

ASCE 38-02

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Robotic total stations

GPS

Data collectors

Job description

Timmons Group in Raleigh, NC seeks an Underground Utility Locator to join our Survey Group. This role supports the survey crew by locating and marking underground utilities for diverse projects, with a mix of in-office and field work.

Ideal candidates bring SUE experience, knowledge of ASCE 38-02, and ability to operate Robotic Total Stations and GPS data collectors, with a valid NC driver's license and willingness to travel.