Subsurface Utility Technician

ESP Associates, Inc.; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

PTO + holidays

Health insurance

Vision & Dental

Teladoc

Short-term disability

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Subsurface Utility Technician in Hendersonville, NC to support SUE and utility mapping field operations using conventional, robotic, and GPS surveying equipment. This is an on-site, full-time opportunity in a growing, multi-disciplinary firm.

You will operate Trimble data collection gear, download daily field data, and prepare field sketches and photos while maintaining daily checklists and timesheets. Travel and field conditions apply.

Qualifications

• Land surveying experience preferred.
• Experience with Trimble data collection and GPS equipment.
• Willingness to travel and pass drug/background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform utility mapping and SUE field work using conventional, robotic, and GPS surveying methods.
• Operate Trimble data collection equipment, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations.
• Download and submit daily field data files.
• Prepare and organize field sketches and digital photographs.
• Complete daily checklists, timesheets, and vehicle navigation.

Skills

Land surveying

Field data collection

Rigorous documentation

Tools

Trimble data collection

GPS receivers

Robotic total stations

Trimble Data Transfer

Job description

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Subsurface Utility Technician

PWR-ESP-GR-HD Regular Full-Time Hendersonville, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 5744

Celebrating 40 years of success and continual growth, ESP Associates is currently seeking a Subsurface Utility Technician to join our team in Hendersonville, NC.

We’re proud to offer more than a place to build your career; we offer a team you can be part of. Our multidisciplinary environment brings together professionals across engineering, surveying, planning, environmental, geosciences, SUE, and CEI, with plenty of opportunities to connect beyond the workday. From team outings and volunteer events to company-wide step challenges, summer celebrations, and friendly competitions, there’s always an opportunity to get involved, get to know your coworkers, and have a little fun along the way!

As a Subsurface Utility Technician, you will be responsible for supporting SUE and utility mapping field operations using conventional, robotic, and GPS surveying equipment, along with completing daily field documentation. This is an immediate opportunity for a field professional to further their career within a dynamic and growing Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm.

Responsibilities:

• Perform utility mapping and SUE field work using conventional, robotic, and GPS surveying methods, including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS.
• Operate Trimble data collection equipment, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations.
• Download and submit daily field data files.
• Prepare and organize field sketches and digital photographs.
• Complete daily checklists, timesheets, and vehicle navigation.

Qualifications:

• Land surveying experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of conventional, robotic, and GPS surveying functions, including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS.
• Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations required.
• SUE and utility mapping experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, navigation programs, and Trimble Data Transfer a plus.
• Position includes out-of-town travel; meal per diem and lodging are provided.
• This position is subject to outdoor environmental conditions.
• 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 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm’s primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

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
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)