SUE Field Technician II

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC seeks a SUE Field Technician II in Las Cruces, NM. You will designate utilities in rural and urban areas using geophysical methods and survey data, while maintaining safety certifications.

This role leads small teams on SUE QL-A and QL-B projects and supports vault diagrams and data collection for mapping efforts. Strong reading of plans and 1–2 years SUE field experience are expected, with a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Working knowledge of ASCE 38 guidelines and quality levels.
• Basic ability to read planimetric and design plans, profiles and cross sections.
• 1–2 years of SUE field experience.
• Experience leading SUE QL-A & QL-B field crews preferred.
• Survey experience preferred.
• Military experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.

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

Skills

Leadership on field crews

ASCE 38 knowledge

Plan interpretation

Driving license & MVR

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

VRS GPR equipment

Vacuum excavation tooling

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

SUE Field Technician II

US-NM-Las Cruces

Job ID: 26-7936 # of Openings: 1 Category: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

Las Cruces

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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