Field SUE Technician II | GPR & Utility Mapping

Ultipro; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Office closure at year end

Health/dental/pet insurance

Mental health support

Maternity/Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

In-house courses

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Industry memberships

Internal mobility

Employee events

Job summary

LJA Surveying, a civil design and surveying firm, is seeking a SUE Technician to support design, construction, land surveying, and infrastructure projects by accurately identifying, locating, and mapping underground utilities. You will work with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to collect, interpret, and deliver utility data that supports ASCE 38-22 Levels B through D using GPR, EM locators, and GPS.

This role involves outdoor field work, travel out of state, and lifting up to 90 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years verifiable experience in using electromagnetic (EM) Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and other geophysical designating technologies.
• Must be familiar with ASCE 38-22
• Must know how to locate all utilities, public and private, such as water, gas, electric, communications, fiber optic, etc.
• Must be able to quickly grasp new technologies.
• Should have basic computer skills and be able to learn and understand new software.
• Need to have a high level of reading comprehension and communication skills.
• Should enjoy working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Availability/Ability to travel out of state and work weekends as needed.
• Must be able to walk long distances in all types of terrain daily.
• Must be able to lift 90 lbs. several times daily.
• Be able to pass criminal background check and drug screening.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.
• Must prioritize the safety of yourself and others.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret utility records, as-built drawings, and survey drawings.
• Designate existing utilities using electromagnetic (EM), Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and other geophysical designating technologies.
• Capture field markings with GPS equipment.

Skills

GPR experience

ASCE 38-22 familiarity

Read utility records

English reading/writing

Outdoor work

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Electromagnetic locators

GPS

Job description

LJA Surveying, a civil design and surveying firm, is seeking a SUE Technician to support design, construction, land surveying, and infrastructure projects by accurately identifying, locating, and mapping underground utilities. You will work with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to collect, interpret, and deliver utility data that supports ASCE 38-22 Levels B through D using GPR, EM locators, and GPS.

This role involves outdoor field work, travel out of state, and lifting up to 90 lbs.