SUE Field Technician III

SAM; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Financial Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Perks and Discounts

Recognition and Awards

Job summary

SAM, a leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions located in Charlotte, is seeking a skilled utility designation professional. You'll leverage your knowledge to designate utilities in both rural and urban environments while leading 2D and 3D mapping projects. This role requires outdoor work and involves operating geophysical equipment, ensuring safety certifications, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma and several years of SUE field experience. SAM offers generous health and wellness benefits, a culture focused on professional development, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Experience working as a project level field supervisor on SUE QL-A & QL-B projects preferred.
• 4-5 years of SUE field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designate utilities using geophysical equipment and vacuum excavation.
• Manage individual 2D and 3D mapping projects.
• Collect data for vault diagrams and test holes.

Skills

Geophysical equipment operation

Data collection and management

Utility designating

Leadership on field crews

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Total station survey equipment

RTK GPR survey equipment

Job description

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.

Your Impact at SAM

• 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 than (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.

What You Bring to SAM

• 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
• Survey experience preferred
• Military experience is a plus

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date; Free Vision + Dental plans for employees; company‑paid premiums for Long‑term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans); SAM Cares program focused on holistic well‑being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K; Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match; tuition reimbursement; optional cellphone stipend
• Work‑Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays; parental leave to support families
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications; Project Manager Business Academy; CAD Training Program; Individual Development Plans/Career Check‑Ins; SAM WINS - our initiative for women‑focused leadership and development; Milestone Anniversary Recognition; SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases; company‑sponsored events; free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms