SUE Field Technician III

Gdbgeospatial; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health & Wellness benefits

Financial benefits

Work–Life balance

Professional development

Perks & Discounts

Culture & Awards

Zusammenfassung

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) seeks experienced SUE field professionals to designate utilities, perform 2D/3D mapping, and lead crews in complex environments. You will coordinate with clients and utility owners in the field, ensuring ASCE 38 compliance and accurate data collection for vault diagrams and structures.

The role emphasizes leadership of SUE QL-A/QL-B teams, travel, and adherence to safety and MVR standards while supporting projects from rural to urban settings.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma required; travel for extended periods.
• Thorough understanding of ASCE 38 guidelines and quality levels.
• 4–5 years of SUE field experience preferred.
• Experience as lead on SUE QL-A & QL-B field crews required.
• Project-level field supervision on SUE QL-A & QL-B projects preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and MVR standards compliance.
• Survey experience preferred; military experience is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Designate utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment and survey methods.
• Coordinate with clients, utility owners, and field third parties in the field.
• Manage SUE field crews and mapping projects (2D/3D QL-B, QL-A).
• Apply non-standard surface geophysical gear to mark complex underground systems.
• Collect data for vault diagrams and 3D mapping projects.
• Lead vacuum excavator operations and test hole excavation under varied conditions.

Kenntnisse

Travel ability

ASCE 38 knowledge

SUE field experience

Lead crew experience

Project supervision

Valid driver’s license

Survey experience

Military experience

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are

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 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.

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
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company MVR standards
• 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, with dental plans available and free vision coverage 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