Field Technician, SUE

WSB and Associates; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

WSB and Associates is hiring a Field Technician for SUE to support engineering, surveying, and construction projects. You will locate and document underground utilities using electromagnetic locators, GPR, GPS, and vacuum excavation techniques.

The role involves field investigations, data collection, and collaboration with project teams. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and preferred AS degree in surveying/GIS.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred associate degree in surveying or GIS-related field.
• 0–2 years in utility locating, surveying, or related field preferred.
• Experience operating utility locating equipment and GPS data collection devices preferred.
• Ability to read utility maps and construction documents.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform subsurface utility investigations using electromagnetic locators and GPR.
• Locate, mark, and document underground utilities.
• Conduct utility designation and verification per procedures and standards.
• Perform vacuum excavation to verify locations, depths, sizes, and materials.
• Collect and validate field measurements and attributes for design and mapping.
• Document information using GPS, GIS, and field data collection tools.
• Review records, drawings, and plans to support investigations.
• Prepare field notes, sketches, photos, and reports.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, engineers, and project managers.
• Travel to project sites and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Skills

OSHA 10/30 Certification

CUL Certification

Certified Survey Technician (CST)

Certified Utility Locator (CUL)

Valid driver's license

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in Surveying / GIS / Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

GPS data collection software

GIS platforms

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

GPS devices and vacuum excavation equipment

Job description

Field Technician, SUE

Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking a Field Technician to join our growing team. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us. The Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Field Technician supports engineering, surveying, and construction projects by locating, identifying, documenting, and verifying underground utility infrastructure. This position performs field investigations using specialized utility locating equipment, GPS technology, and vacuum excavation methods to provide accurate utility data that supports design and construction activities while reducing project risk and utility conflicts.

What you will do:

• Perform subsurface utility investigations using electromagnetic locators, ground penetrating radar (GPR), and other utility locating technologies.
• Locate, identify, mark, and document underground utility systems including electric, gas, telecommunications, fiber optic, water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer facilities.
• Conduct utility designation and verification activities in accordance with company procedures, project requirements, and industry standards.
• Perform vacuum excavation and potholing operations to verify utility locations, depths, sizes, and materials.
• Collect, record, and validate field measurements and utility attributes for engineering design, utility mapping, and project documentation.
• Utilize GPS, GIS, and electronic field data collection equipment to document and map utility information.
• Review utility records, as-built drawings, survey data, plans, and maps to support field investigations.
• Prepare field notes, sketches, photographs, reports, and related project documentation.
• Coordinate with utility owners, contractors, survey crews, engineers, project managers, and clients to support project execution.
• Maintain compliance with utility damage prevention requirements, One Call/811 regulations, OSHA standards, and company safety policies.
• Maintain, inspect, and operate company vehicles, utility locating equipment, and safety equipment.
• Assist with traffic control and work zone safety activities when required.
• Support survey, engineering, and construction teams with utility-related field efforts.
• Travel to project sites and perform field work in varying environmental and weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Positions self to access tools and materials in various locations.
• Traverses job sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Moves materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
• Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
• Ascends/descends into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection.
• Operates tools requiring fine motor skills.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.

What you will bring:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Utility Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in utility locating, surveying, construction inspection, engineering field services, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience operating utility locating equipment, GPS data collection devices, vacuum excavation equipment, or similar field technology preferred.
• Experience working around underground utility infrastructure, construction projects, or survey operations preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps, engineering plans, record drawings, and construction documents.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in collecting and documenting field information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Possession of a valid drivers license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• Certified Utility Locator (CUL) or equivalent certification.
• Certified Survey Technician (CST).
• Traffic Control/Flagger Certification.
• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).
• Experience with GPS and electronic field data collection software.
• Familiarity with GIS and utility mapping platforms.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar engineering software preferred.
• Primarily field-based role must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• May be required to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
• Full-time position with schedule flexibility based on project demands.
• Reliable transportation is required and the ability to travel daily within assigned territory.
• Travel may be required.

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [e-mail].

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Notice to Third Party Agencies:

WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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