SUE Field Technician

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Brodheadsville (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC in Brodheadsville, PA is hiring a SUE Field Technician to support subsurface utility engineering efforts across rural and urban sites. The role focuses on designation of utilities using geophysical tools, field documentation, and mapping for 2D QL-B and 3D QL-B projects.

Candidates should have 1-2 years SUE field experience, familiarity with ASCE 38, and a valid driver's license. The job requires travel and collaboration with survey crews to ensure safe, accurate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 1–2 years of SUE field experience required.
• Familiarity with ASCE 38 guidelines and quality levels.
• Experience leading SUE QL-A and QL-B field crews preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet MVR standards.

Responsibilities

• Designate utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment and field survey.
• Lead two-person designation teams on SUE projects.
• Collect data for vault diagrams and mapping projects.
• Operate VRS GPR and vacuum excavation gear as needed.
• Coordinate with field crews and travel as required.

Skills

SUE field experience

Lead on SUE QL-A/QL-B crews

Survey experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

SUE Field Technician

US-PA-Brodheadsville

Job ID: 26-8124

# of Openings: 1

Category: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

Brodheadsville

Overview

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size.

SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence.

At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Designating all types of utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment, project field documentation and survey, and vacuum excavation to expose utilities
• Obtains and maintains all required safety certifications
• Selects and applies standard issue surface geophysical equipment and non-standard accessories to accurately designate moderately complex public and private underground utility systems for 2D QL-B (2DB) & 3D QL-B (3DB) mapping projects
• Acts as “lead” on 2-person designating teams
• Collects data for and completes vault diagram forms for 2DB mapping projects
• Employs VRS GPR survey equipment to collect horizontal data for 2DB mapping projects and QL-A test holes
• Acts as “lead” on crews employing vacuum excavators and associated equipment to excavate and backfill test holes on existing utilities at average depths and, under average conditions
• Employs automatic or digital levels and associated equipment to run level loops and collect QL-A data from utilities exposed in test hole excavations
• Collects data for utility pole inventories and overhead utility mapping projects
• Implementation of approved traffic control plans for work conducted outside of travel lanes
• Coordinates with internal survey crews in the field
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Working knowledge of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels
• Basic comprehension and interpretation of planimetric and design plans, profiles and cross sections, utility records, etc.
• (1-2) years of SUE field experience required
• Experience working as a “lead” on SUE QL-A & QL-B field crews preferred
• Survey experience preferred
• Military experience is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company MVR standards

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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