Lead SUE Locate Technician for 2D/3D Mapping

Construction Association of Michigan; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) in Westerville, OH, is seeking an Advanced Locate Technician - SUE to designate utilities using geophysical equipment and 2D/3D mapping techniques. The role requires lifting safety certifications and the ability to travel for extended periods.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of SUE field experience, a valid driver’s license, and familiarity with ASCE 38 guidelines. Join a nationwide geospatial leader focused on data-driven infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1–2 years SUE field experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with good MVR.
• Familiarity with ASCE 38 and QL-A/QL-B required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designate utilities with geophysical methods and vacuum excavation.
• Maintain safety certifications.
• Lead 2-person designation teams on mapping projects.
• Collect data for vault diagrams and 2D/3D mapping.
• Use VRS GPR for horizontal data collection.
• Lead crews operating vacuum excavators for test holes.
• Run level loops and collect QA data from exposed utilities.
• Gather data for utility pole inventories and overhead mapping.
• Implement approved traffic control plans.
• Coordinate with internal field crews.
• Willingness to travel for extended periods.

Skills

ASCE 38 knowledge

Lead field crew experience

Survey data collection

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) in Westerville, OH, is seeking an Advanced Locate Technician - SUE to designate utilities using geophysical equipment and 2D/3D mapping techniques. The role requires lifting safety certifications and the ability to travel for extended periods.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of SUE field experience, a valid driver’s license, and familiarity with ASCE 38 guidelines. Join a nationwide geospatial leader focused on data-driven infrastructure projects.