Subsurface Utility (SUE) Specialist

The Haskell Company; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haskell Company seeks a Construction Surveying Specialist to coordinate subsurface utility locate, layout and field data collection. You will support field laser scanning and drone operations, ensuring high-quality data and adherence to Best Practices across projects.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with Trimble and CAD/BIM tools. Approximately 80% travel and field/worksite activity are expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• General knowledge of OSHA regulations and Haskell safety practices.
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office and field layout software.
• GPR familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees subsurface utility locate program and data collection.
• Establishment and implementation of control points & benchmarks.
• Executes layout per Best Practices; data transfer and as-built data collection.
• Field duties including layout, laser scanning, drone duties and travel (~80%).
• Office duties: review layout data and support VDC team.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

OSHA knowledge

Trimble Field Link

Trimble RealWorks

CAD/BIM (Revit/AutoCAD)

GPR familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or 3 years related experience

5+ years construction surveying experience

Tools

Trimble Field Link

Trimble RealWorks

Revit

AutoCAD

Civil3D

GPS layout equipment

Job description

At Haskell, you're not just joining a company-you're joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you're starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you'll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you'll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way-while making a real impact.

In this role, you will coordinate construction surveying layout execution, including subsurface utility locates, in an excitingand fast-paced environment, as well as supporting field laser scanning and drone operations as needed.

See more about Haskell's VDC team here: AE Technology Applications and VDC Teams Drive Project Success

Job Responsibilities:

Field Duties

• Oversees the subsurface utility locate program, including coordinating front-end requests, coordination with external vendors (surveyor, vac truck, GPR, etc.), collecting as-built utility locate data of identified utilities, and final deliverables per Haskell standards.
• Oversees the establishment and implementation of job-related control points & benchmarks provided by outside surveyors.
• Confirms that Constructional Layout Specialists and Carpenter Journeyman PCEs have established additional control points correctly as necessary based on survey control.
• Executes layout per "Best Practices" related to construction surveying. These include layout, as-built data collection, equipment care/maintenance, note-keeping, and data transfer.
• Frequent travel required (approximately 80%), including performing field layout / laser scanning / drone duties, and other emerging field technologies when necessary.

Office Duties

• Identifies, troubleshoots, and seeks resolutions for field issues and discrepancies, including technical equipment issues, field best practices, and/or digital project data issues.
• Communicates with project team (project manager / superintendent / assistant superintendent) regarding job needs for upcoming subsurface utility locate work and communicate needs to VDC team.
• Reviews layout data and drawings issued from the office VDC team and help perform these duties when needed, including subsurface utility as-built drawings in Revit or AutoCAD, to support the field layout personnel.
• Performs laser scan registration, drone data processing and overlay, and other VDC/BIM related service support.
• Inspects and ensures all field equipment and accessories under personal care are in good working order.
• Contributes to decision making processes involved in field technology capital purchases.
• Attends field technology conferences as needed

Education & Years of Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university preferred or 3 years of similar role experience. 5+ years of construction surveying related experience and/or training; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

To thrive in this role, you'll need

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• General knowledge of OSHA regulations and specific knowledge of The Haskell Company code of safe practices (Division 700).
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office, and field layout software: Trimble Field Link / Access / Business Center, or similar; and laser scan software: Trimble RealWorks, etc.
• Robotic Total Station & GPS layout equipment proficiencies: Trimble, Leica, Sokkia, etc.
• CAD/BIM software skills are preferred: Revit, AutoCAD, Civil3D, pertaining to layout and modeling.
• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) familiarity preferred

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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