Subsurface Utility Engineer (SUE) Technician

M&S Engineering LLC; Spring Branch (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Sherwood Surveying & S.U.E., LLC in Spring Branch, Texas is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineer (SUE) Technician to designate buried utilities using advanced geophysical technologies. This field role requires interpreting subsurface information and processing data findings while adhering to safety guidelines.

The position offers travel across Texas, cross-training in Surveying and SUE duties, and a pathway to grow in a multidisciplinary team that supports both departments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required; Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather.
• Ability to travel overnight across Texas.
• Effective written and verbal communication with crew and clients.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of crew, clients, and the public.
• Perform field SUE designation using geophysical technologies.
• Research utility company records to assist field observations.
• Interpret subsurface information in the field and during post processing.
• Communicate findings and analysis clearly to team and clients.
• Travel overnight as required within Texas.
• Operate and maintain surveying and SUE equipment.
• Cross-train between Surveying and SUE duties.

Skills

SUE designating

Geophysical field procedures

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or higher preferred

Tools

Surveying equipment

Utility line locating equipment

Job description

Subsurface Utility Engineer (SUE)Technician

Sherwood Surveying & S.U.E., LLC is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineer (SUE) Technician located at our Spring Branch, Texas location. This position is responsible for designating buried utilities using advanced geophysical technologies and applications. Accurately interprets subsurface information while in the field as well as processing data findings. Adheres to all safety guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of all crew members, clients, and the public.
• Working knowledge of utility line locating equipment (SUE designating).
• Research utility company records and use this information to perform field observations.
• Understanding of project goals, scope of work and client expectations.
• Excavates utilities and follows all applicable guidelines for scope of work.
• Safe operation of company vehicle.
• Operates and maintains Surveying and SUE equipment.
• Interpret subsurface information in the field and during post processing.
• Communicates findings and analysis.
• Will require overnight travel out of town.
• Maintains a professional image.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Supports both Surveying and SUE departments. Requires cross training of both Surveying and SUE duties.

Required Experience, Education and Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• Ability to work outside in all seasons for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel overnight to various parts of Texas.
• The ability to effectively communicate with all fellow employees both in written and verbal format.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required. NO EXCEPTIONS
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match