SUE Field Technician III – Utility Mapping

Colliers Engineering & Design; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a SUE Technician III to join our SUE Services team in New England. This role focuses on subsurface utility engineering, using electromagnetic and geophysical methods to locate utilities and support project design and construction.

You will supervise field crews, perform test holes with vacuum excavation, coordinate with project managers, and maintain safety standards while working outdoors in varying conditions. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience using electromagnetic and geophysical designation technologies.
• Experience with vacuum excavation preferred.
• Ability to quickly grasp new technologies.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Proficient communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Travel out of town, overtime may be required; walk long distances.
• Good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate a vacuum excavation truck and perform test holes to expose utilities.
• Designate existing utilities using electromagnetic and geophysical technologies.
• Coordinate survey work with SUE and project teams.
• Supervise field crew and train junior members.
• Represent Colliers Engineering & Design in the field and coordinate with utility companies and clients.
• Call One-Call tickets and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

EM geophysics

Communication

Outdoor work

Tools

Vacuum excavation equipment

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a SUE Technician III to join our SUE Services team in New England. This role focuses on subsurface utility engineering, using electromagnetic and geophysical methods to locate utilities and support project design and construction.

You will supervise field crews, perform test holes with vacuum excavation, coordinate with project managers, and maintain safety standards while working outdoors in varying conditions. Travel may be required.