SUE Field Technician II: Utility Mapping and Locating

Bateman Civil Survey Company; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Company-Paid Dental Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Long Term Disability

Company-Paid Short Term Disability

401(k) & Roth Plans with Matching

Tuition Assistance

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Paid Bereavement Leave

Paid Holidays

Career development opportunities

State-of-the-art technologies

Job summary

Bateman Civil Survey Company is seeking a field-based SUE Technician 2 to perform on-site investigations and map underground utilities using EM locators, GPR, and related geophysical tools. The role requires 2–4 years of field experience, a valid driver’s license, and a technical education in surveying or civil engineering.

You will work with the SUE Analyst to ensure accurate data collection and project deliverables, supporting safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of field experience in utility locating, surveying, or subsurface utility engineering.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.
• Technical training or an associate’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct utility designation, verification, and mapping using EM locators, GPR, and other geophysical tools.
• Perform field investigations to identify and classify underground utilities per ASCE 38-22 standards.
• Operate and maintain subsurface utility locating equipment and GPS data collection devices.
• Work with SUE Analyst to integrate SUE data into project deliverables.
• Provide real-time field documentation, sketches, and reports for utility data findings.
• Assist with vacuum excavation (potholing) to expose utilities when necessary.
• Communicate with project managers, surveyors, engineers, and utility owners regarding utility conflicts.
• Provide mentorship and professional development to junior field employees.
• Ensure field safety compliance per OSHA and company safety protocols.
• Provide training and guidance to SUE/Survey Tech I as needed.

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in surveying, GIS, or civil engineering

Job description

Bateman Civil Survey Company is seeking a field-based SUE Technician 2 to perform on-site investigations and map underground utilities using EM locators, GPR, and related geophysical tools. The role requires 2–4 years of field experience, a valid driver’s license, and a technical education in surveying or civil engineering.

You will work with the SUE Analyst to ensure accurate data collection and project deliverables, supporting safety and regulatory standards.