Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) / Survey Technician in Gainesville, VA to support SUE operations for the Virginia-based survey practice. The role requires field assignments, vacuum excavation, utility designation, and coordination with Dewberry's SUE and survey teams.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be willing to travel, work outdoors, and pass a driving record/background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous Subsurface Utility Engineering experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with field equipment, data collectors & GPS a plus.
• Must be dependable, conscientious, self-motivated and driven.
• Must be willing and able to work in outdoor field conditions.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be willing and able to travel.
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform field assignments that include vacuum excavation and utility designation.
• Performs operations with utility locating equipment.
• Read and understand construction plans and utility records.
• Understand and follow company mandated health and safety standards.
• Complete paperwork and deliverables that are legible and accurate.
• Work well in a team environment.

Skills

Dependable

Willing to travel

Outdoor/field work

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Field equipment experience

GPS data collectors

Job description

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician

Job Locations: US-VA-Gainesville | US-VA-Danville

Dewberry is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) / Survey Technician in Gainesville, VA to assist with SUE operations for Dewberry's Virgina based survey practice. Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment, travel to projects throughout the state, participate in multiple projects, coordinate daily with management and other SUE and conventional survey teams and perform field related activities.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Perform field assignments that include vacuum excavation and utility designation.
• Performs operations with utility locating equipment.
• Read and understand construction plans and utility records.
• Understand and follow company mandated health and safety standards.
• Complete paperwork and deliverables that are legible and accurate.
• Work well in a team environment.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous Subsurface Utility Engineering experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with field equipment, data collectors & GPS a plus.
• Must be dependable, conscientious, self-motivated and driven.
• Must be willing and able to work in outdoor field conditions.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be willing and able to travel.
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

The projected range for this position is $47,000 - $60,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law