Subsurface Utility (SUE) Technician

ZipRecruiter; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced SUE Technician in Wilmington, NC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in utility locating with at least 2 years of field experience, capable of efficiently interpreting utility records and conducting field sketching. ESP offers competitive compensation, benefits including 401(k) with employer match, and educational reimbursement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews

401(k) with guaranteed employer match

PTO & 10 Paid Holidays

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options

Education Reimbursement Opportunities

Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• 2+ years field experience in utility locating.
• Previous experience in an engineering design environment preferred.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Interpret utility records and designate utilities.
• Conduct field operations with travel as needed.
• Prepare field sketches and digital photographs.

Skills

Interpreting utility records

Designating utilities

Field sketching

Management skills

Organizational skills

Tools

NCDOT projects

Heath and Radio Detection equipment

Vacuum excavation

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

ESP Associates, Inc., is currently seeking a SUE Technician to join our team in Wilmington, NC. This is an opportunity for an experienced utility locator to further their career working within a dynamic and growing Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience interpreting utility records, designating utilities and field sketching required, preferably in an engineering design environment.
• Previous construction experience .
• 2+ years field experience in utility locating.
• Strong management and organizational skills while performing field operations.
• Experience with NCDOT projects, Heath and Radio Detection equipment, and vacuum excavation a plus.
• Skills involved in the preparation/organization of field sketches & digital photographs, completion of daily checklists & timesheets, and vehicle navigation are required.
• Position will involve some travel out of town. Individual must be able to travel as needed.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 194 on the 2024 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2024 ranking of 30.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Insurance
• Long-Term Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses