SUE Field Technician III

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a SUE Field Technician III to support field investigations, designate utilities, and document findings using geophysical equipment.

The role requires travel, ability to lead crews on QL-A/QL-B projects, and a solid grasp of ASCE 38 guidelines. Field experience with SUE and survey tools is preferred.

Join SAM to contribute to safe, accurate utility mapping and collaborate with clients and utility owners in the field.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to travel for extended periods.
• Thorough understanding of ASCE 38 guidelines and quality levels.
• 4–5 years of SUE field experience preferred.
• Experience leading SUE QL-A & QL-B field crews.
• Experience as a project-level field supervisor on SUE projects preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet MVR standards.
• Survey experience preferred.
• Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designating utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment and survey fieldwork.
• Obtains and maintains all required safety certifications.
• Manage 2D QL-B and 3D QL-B mapping projects with small crews.
• Selects and applies non-standard surface-geophysical equipment for mapping.
• Collects data and completes vault diagram forms for 3DB mapping.
• Acts as lead on crews employing vacuum excavation and related equipment.
• Uses total station and RTK GPR to collect horizontal/vertical data for mapping.
• Collects data for Structures Data Reports for gravity-flow utility systems.
• Coordinates with clients, utility owners, and property owners in the field.
• Coordinates with traffic control providers and third-party services.
• Interprets planimetric/design plans, profiles, and cross-sections.

Skills

Travel flexibility

ASCE 38 knowledge

Lead field crew

Survey experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Total station

RTK/GPR equipment

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

SUE Field Technician III

US-NC-Charlotte

Job ID: 26-8066

# of Openings: 1

Category: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

Charlotte

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
• Manage individual 2D QL-B (2DB) & 3D QL-B (3DB) mapping projects, typically comprised of not more that (2) independent crews/teams
• Selects and applies non-standard surfacegeophysical equipment and accessories to accurately designate complex public and private underground utility systems for 2DB & 3DB mapping projects
• Collects data for and completes vault diagram forms for 3DB mapping projects
• Acts as “lead” on crews employing vacuum excavators and associated equipment to excavate and backfill test holes on existing utilities at deeper than average depths and/or under other than average conditions
• Employs total station survey equipment to collect horizontal data for 2DB mapping projects and QL-A test holes
• Employs RTK GPR survey equipment to collect horizontal and vertical data for 3DB mapping projects
• Employs automatic or digital levels and associated equipment to collect vertical data from structures associated with gravity flow utility systems
• Collects data for and completes Structures Data Reports for structures associated with gravity flow utility systems
• Coordinates with clients, utility owners, property owners, etc. in the field
• Coordinates with providers of traffic control, off duty officers, saw cutting and other 3rd party services in the field.
• Advanced comprehension and interpretation of planimetric and design plans, profiles and cross sections, utility records, etc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time
• Thorough understanding of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels
• (4-5) years of SUE field experience preferred
• Experience working as a “lead” on SUE QL-A & QL-B field crew required
• Experience working as a project level field supervisor on SUE QL-A & QL-B projects preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company MVR standards
• Survey experience preferred
• Military experience is a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.