Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician

BL Companies Inc; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BL Companies in Melville, NY is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering Technician with 3+ years of SUE experience. The role involves field work, subsurface utility locating, and travel to project sites as needed.

The position offers a competitive salary range and benefits, with opportunities to contribute to E&U projects across multiple disciplines. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, capable of working with limited supervision, and comfortable in hybrid/field settings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' relative SUE experience or utility mark-out is a plus.
• Understanding of utility systems and layout is a plus.
• EMI or GPR operation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Electronic detection of subsurface utilities
• Record research
• Documenting work through sketches, spreadsheets or written reports
• Ability to work without direct supervision is required

Skills

SUE experience

Field work

EMI operation

GPR operation

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing experience

Tools

CADD drafting

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Melville Office - Melville, NY 11747

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year

QualificationsSubsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician

BL is expanding and seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering Technician. The Ideal candidate has 3+ years of relative SUE experience. As well as being prepared to work in the field, performing utility mark-out (locating, subsurface utility engineering) activities. This role may require travel to project sites wherever needed to support business and client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Electronic detection of subsurface utilities
• Record research
• Documenting work through the preparation of sketches, spreadsheets or written reports
• Ability to work without direct supervision is required

Qualifications

• 3+ years relative SUE experience-or utility mark out is a plus
• Comprehensive understanding of utility systems and layout is a plus
• Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) operation is a plus
• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) operation is a plus
• Experience with CADD drafting is a plus.
• Mechanical inclination preferred.
• Electric or plumbing experience is helpful.

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 150 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we offer opportunities to continue in this setting.

The position has a salary range of $60,000 to $70,000. Your offer would be based on your experience, skills, and fit for the role.