SUE Technician 2

TranSystems; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Subsurface Utility Engineer, where you will play a vital role in ensuring efficient and accurate utility data collection. This innovative firm is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with clients and communities, offering a dynamic work environment that combines outdoor fieldwork with the latest technology. You will collaborate with a skilled team, ensuring safety and quality in your work while enjoying a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for an opportunity to grow, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to company vehicle for inspection work

Comprehensive health benefits package

401(k) company match

Competitive vacation accrual

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of SUE or utility location experience required.
• Knowledge of ground penetrating radar and cable locating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data collection of underground utilities using various tools.
• Ensure SUE field health and safety compliance.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Team coordination

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ground penetrating radar

Cable locating equipment

Vacuum excavation

Standard office equipment

Job description

Overview

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is looking for someone to work with the SUE Department lead, Project Managers, and Analyst to provide subsurface utility engineering (SUE) activities. Provides quality and efficient fieldwork by interpreting and documenting information related to underground Utilities.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for data collection of underground utilities by means of pipe and cable locators, ground penetrating radar, and vacuum excavation.
• Responsible for communicating between team members both written and verbal.
• Ensures SUE field health and safety compliance in conjunction with supervisors.
• Maintain records, prepare reports and correspondence as needed related to the completion of work assignments.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• A minimum of 2-3 years SUE or utility location experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Knowledge of ground penetrating radar, cable locating equipment and vacuum excavation.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
• Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures as directed by supervision.
• Ability to coordinate and work in a team environment.
• Operate standard office equipment (i.e., personal computer, plotter, facsimile, copy machine, etc.).
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• DOT experience is a plus.
• Industrial site experience is a plus.
• Experience in land surveying is a plus.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Work in outdoor environment 90% of the time.
• Moderate noise level.
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Access to company vehicle for inspection work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.