SUE Field Technician III

SAM; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Fidelity retirement plans with company

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

SAM is seeking a field-focused SUE professional to designate utilities and lead QL-A/QL-B projects across diverse environments. You will use geophysical equipment, survey methods, and vacuum excavation to expose utilities, while maintaining safety standards and coordinating with clients in the field.

Ideal candidates bring 4–5 years of SUE field experience, leadership on field crews, and the ability to travel as needed. Military experience is a plus and survey experience is preferred.

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.
• Survey experience preferred.
• Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designating utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment, field documentation and survey, and vacuum excavation.
• Obtains and maintains all required safety certifications.
• Manage 2D QL-B and 3D QL-B mapping projects, typically with up to two independent crews.
• Selects and applies non-standard surface-geophysical equipment to designate complex underground utility systems for 2DB & 3DB mapping.
• Collects data for and completes vault diagram forms for 3DB mapping projects.
• Acts as lead on crews employing vacuum excavators and related equipment.
• Employed total station survey equipment to collect horizontal data for 2DB mapping projects and QL-A test holes.
• Employed RTK GPR survey equipment to collect data for 3DB mapping projects.
• Collects vertical data using levels and related equipment.
• Coordinates with clients, utility owners, property owners in the field.
• Coordinates with traffic control providers and other 3rd party services in the field.
• Interprets planimetric and design plans, profiles and cross sections, utility records.

Skills

SUE field experience

Lead field crew

Survey experience

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Total Station

RTK GPR

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 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
• 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