SUE Field Technician III

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is seeking a SUE Field Technician III in Knoxville, TN. The role involves designation of utilities using geophysical methods, managing 2D/3D mapping projects, and coordinating with clients, utility owners, and field teams.

The position requires leading crews, maintaining safety certifications, and travel as needed. Strong knowledge of ASCE 38 guidelines and field supervision is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.
• Willingness to travel for extended periods.
• Experience leading SUE QL-A & QL-B field crews preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designate all utilities using geophysical equipment and field survey methods.
• Maintain safety certifications as required.
• Lead SUE QL-A/QL-B mapping projects with small crews.
• Operate surface geophysical equipment for 2DB & 3DB mapping.
• Coordinate with clients, utility owners, and field services.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Travel for extended periods

Excellent communication

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Total Station

RTK GPR

Vacuum excavation equipment

Automatic levels

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

SUE Field Technician III

US-TN-Knoxville

Job ID: 26-8036

# of Openings: 1

Category: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

Knoxville

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.

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
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company MVR standards
• Ability to travel for extended periods of timeThorough 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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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