Senior Utility Locator & Field Technician

NV5; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a full-time Utility Services Technician III (utility locator) for our Alpharetta, GA office. This role involves locating underground utilities and verifying existing utilities at project sites, often within a 2–4 person crew.

The position requires an associate degree (preferred), proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to type. Travel up to 50% and familiarity with AutoCAD/MicroStation or iPad are a plus. Outdoor work and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to type.
• Familiarity with iOS operating system is a plus.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and MicroStation is a plus.
• 1–3 years of utility designation experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.
• Familiarity with iPad or tablet is a plus.
• Minimum education requirement of High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Location of underground utilities such as water, gas, power, fiber optic, and telephone.
• Identification of utility sizes, materials, and types.
• Work as part of a two to four person crew.
• Collection of existing conditions information for the assessment and identification of underground utilities.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of vacuum excavation truck.
• Be knowledgeable of the quality levels of SUE and differentiating between each.
• Help implement new technologies and methods.
• Provide support for land survey in the creation of topographic maps.

Skills

Typing

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

IOS familiarity

Education

Associate’s degree (preferred)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

iPad/tablet

Job description

NV5 is seeking a full-time Utility Services Technician III (utility locator) for our Alpharetta, GA office. This role involves locating underground utilities and verifying existing utilities at project sites, often within a 2–4 person crew.

The position requires an associate degree (preferred), proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to type. Travel up to 50% and familiarity with AutoCAD/MicroStation or iPad are a plus. Outdoor work and overtime may be required.