SUE Field Technician II: Underground Utility Pro

Bolton & Menk, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a SUE Field Technician II to join our Emerging Markets & Services team in the United States.

The role focuses on locating, documenting, and verifying underground utilities to support planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects. You will work primarily in the field, collaborating with engineers, surveyors, utility owners, and contractors to deliver high-quality data while maintaining safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Geomatics, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in utility locating, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), surveying, construction inspection, utility construction, or related field services.
• Experience operating geophysical utility locating equipment preferred.
• Experience with vacuum excavation equipment or utility exposure techniques preferred.
• Basic understanding of ASCE 38 standards and utility quality levels.
• Knowledge of underground utility systems including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to read maps, utility records, construction plans, and field documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Perform SUE field assignments on routine to moderately complex projects while supporting safe and accurate collection of underground utility information.
• Designate and document existing underground utilities utilizing geophysical locating equipment and ASCE 38-22 Quality Levels.
• Survey, map, and collect utility data to support accurate project deliverables.
• Operate vacuum excavation equipment to safely expose and verify underground utility locations.
• Operate and maintain field equipment including vacuum trucks, compressors, air lances, concrete saws, and hand tools.
• Assist in implementing traffic control plans and comply with safety requirements during field operations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and field notes while protecting confidential information.
• Travel frequently to project sites and related locations to support project delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Surveying Technology/Civil Engineering Technology/Construction Technology/Geomatics or related field

Tools

Geophysical locating equipment

Vacuum excavation equipment

Utility locating devices

Field equipment operation

Job description

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a SUE Field Technician II to join our Emerging Markets & Services team in the United States.

The role focuses on locating, documenting, and verifying underground utilities to support planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects. You will work primarily in the field, collaborating with engineers, surveyors, utility owners, and contractors to deliver high-quality data while maintaining safety and accuracy.