Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician

Dewberry; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is looking for a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) / Survey Technician in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate will assist with SUE operations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include performing field work, vacuum excavation, and utility designation, as well as reading construction plans. A high school diploma or GED is required, and experience with field equipment is preferred. Candidates must be dependable, able to travel, and comply with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous Subsurface Utility Engineering experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be willing and able to work in outdoor field conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform field assignments that include vacuum excavation and utility designation.
• Complete paperwork and deliverables that are legible and accurate.
• Read and understand construction plans and utility records.

Skills

Dependable

Self-motivated

Experience with field equipment

Ability to work outdoors

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Utility locating equipment

Data collectors

GPS

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) / Survey Technician in Raleigh, NC to assist with SUE operations for Dewberry’s North Carolina 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.

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.

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.

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