SUE Field Technician III

SAM; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Employee referral rewards program

Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave

Job summary

SAM is seeking a professional to manage 2D and 3D QL-B mapping projects in Glen Allen, Virginia. The role involves designating utilities using geophysical equipment, leading independent crews, and coordinating with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, 4-5 years of SUE experience, and a strong understanding of ASCE 38 guidelines. The position offers competitive health and wellness benefits, financial perks like a retirement plan match, and ample professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of SUE field experience preferred.
• Experience working as a 'lead' on SUE QL-A & QL-B field crew required.
• Ability to travel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Designate utilities in rural and urban environments.
• Manage 2D QL-B & 3D QL-B mapping projects.
• Coordinate with clients and utility owners in the field.

Skills

SUE field experience

Understanding of ASCE 38 guidelines

Survey experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Geophysical equipment

Total station survey equipment

RTK GPR survey equipment

Job description

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 than two independent crews/teams
• Selects and applies non‑standard surface‑geophysical 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 and dental plans for employees, company‑paid premiums for long‑term disability and life insurance (with HSA and FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well‑being
• Financial Benefits: Employee referral rewards program of $1,000, $2,500 or $5,000, 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 and 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 and 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