Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Assistant

ADVANCED INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN; Haines Corner (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ADVANCED INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN is seeking a Field Engineering Assistant to perform geophysical/electronic location of subsurface utilities and contribute to drawings and reports.

You will work with a senior engineer in the Hamilton, NJ area, performing field duties, preparing sketches, spreadsheets, and CAD maps, and may work some weekends as needed to support project timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in civil engineering or geotechnical/physics.
• Proficient with AutoCAD; basic Civil 3D knowledge.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office; strong communication.
• Able to lift 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Locate subsurface utilities using GPR, RF locators, and EMI equipment.
• Document field data and prepare sketches, spreadsheets, and written reports.
• Present findings on CAD maps/plans.
• Work under supervision of a senior engineer and may work weekends.
• Assist in proposal and invoice preparation.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Civil 3D knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Organization skills

Physical lifting (50 lb)

Education

Associate degree in civil engineering or geotechnical/physics

Tools

GPR equipment

CAD software (Civil 3D)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Advanced Infrastructure Design (AID), Inc.

AID is a growing yet established consulting firm located in central New Jersey, offering professional services in non‑destructive testing and evaluation (NDT/NDE) of highway infrastructure (bridges and pavements), pavement evaluation and design, geotechnical design and subsurface investigation, subsurface and utility mapping, and forensic studies. AID owns and operates an array of NDT equipment, including a Laser Crack Measurement System (LCMS), Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), various air‑launched and ground‑coupled Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) antennas, and many others such as a high‑speed profiler and walking profilers. In addition, AID runs its own soils, asphalt, and concrete materials testing laboratory.

Job Description

This full time Field Engineering Assistant position will primarily involve geophysical/electronic location and designation of subsurface utilities using surface geophysical equipment, including RF Pipe and Cable Locators, Ground Penetrating Radar, electromagnetic induction devices, record research, and documenting the work through the preparation of sketches, spreadsheets, and written reports. The ability to work minimal supervision is required. The ideal candidate should be prepared to work in the field, performing both utility mark out (locating, subsurface utility engineering) and geophysical surveying activities. This position also entails office work, including, but not limited to, assisting with proposal and invoice preparation, using geophysical equipment software to interpret field data, and providing written reports with findings as well as presenting findings on CAD maps/plans. The candidate will perform this work mostly under the supervision of a senior engineer. The potential candidate must be open to work during day/night shifts and occasionally on the weekends. He/she will also be expected to assist in other areas of work, as needs dictate. Working in other NDT areas might be expected.

Salary: $60,000/yr - $78,000/yr, depending on experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate degrees in civil engineering, geotechnical or physics fields.
• Proficiency of AutoCAD and basic knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in computer and MS office
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Able to carry 50 Ib of equipment.

Preference Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degrees in geotechnical or physics fields. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is a plus.
• 2 years of experience in Civil Engineering fields
• Any experience in NDT and SUE fields is a plus
• Familiarity with CI/ASCE 38-22 standards and technical utility investigation is a plus.
• Familiarity in geophysical testing and analysis methods, including EMI and GPR is a plus.

Job Site

This is a full time in person job. Prospective candidates should be able to commute or relocate to the Township of Hamilton, NJ, 08691