SUE Field Technician

NextGenEnergyJobs; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a field technician to assist with subsurface utility engineering investigations and surveying tasks. You will perform EM locating, GPR, utility tracing and data collection, supporting QA and field surveys under ASCE 38-22 standards.

The role involves outdoor work in varying weather, lifting up to 50 pounds, and strict adherence to safety protocols while coordinating with Crew Chiefs and project teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding field work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with SUE investigations, including EM locating, GPR, utility tracing, marking, and data collection.
• Support QL-D through QL-A investigations and verify utility locations per ASCE 38-22 standards.
• Assist with surveying activities: topographic surveys, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, leveling, traversing, and profile/cross-section surveys.
• Maintain SUE and survey equipment through cleaning, calibration, and preventative maintenance.
• Prepare field equipment and vehicles for daily operations.
• Record accurate field notes and documentation following established procedures and quality standards.
• Perform field tasks: line clearing, setting monuments, locating underground utilities, and pounding stakes.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements.
• Communicate effectively with Crew Chiefs, Project team.

Skills

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigations, including electromagnetic (EM) locating, ground penetrating radar (GPR), utility tracing, marking, and data collection.
• Support Quality Level Investigations (QL-D through QL-A) and verify utility locations in accordance with ASCE 38-22 standards.
• Assist with surveying activities, including topographic surveys, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, leveling, traversing, and profile/cross-section surveys.
• Maintain SUE and survey equipment through cleaning, calibration, and preventative maintenance.
• Prepare and organize field equipment and vehicles for daily operations.
• Record accurate field notes and documentation following established procedures and quality standards.
• Perform physical field tasks such as line clearing, setting monuments, locating underground utilities, and pounding stakes.
• Adhere to company and site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Communicate effectively with Crew Chiefs, Project

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding field work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.