SUE Technician II

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)/Roth plan

Paid time off and leave benefits

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Phoenix, AZ seeks a SUE Technician II to map and protect utilities using electromagnetic and geophysical methods. You will work with senior staff and engineers to identify conflicts, operate vacuum excavation equipment, and coordinate field survey activities on diverse transportation projects.

This role requires outdoor work across various weather conditions, travel as needed, and a focus on safety and precision in utilities designation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year experience using electromagnetic and geophysical designating technologies.
• Ability to grasp new technologies quickly.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Good reading comprehension and communication skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to tackle a wide variety of projects.
• Read and interpret utility records, as‑builts and highway design plans.
• Designate existing utilities using electromagnetic and geophysical technologies.
• Operate a vacuum excavation truck and perform test holes to expose utilities.
• Use traffic control measures as appropriate and coordinate survey work with SUE.
• Supervise field crew activities and train junior members.
• Represent Colliers Engineering & Design in the field and coordinate with utility companies.

Skills

Electromagnetic designating tech

Geophysical techniques

Vacuum excavation operations

Reading utility records

Outdoor field work

Tools

VAC Truck

EM Locators

GPS surveying

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to dig deep into a career that combines cutting-edge technology, field expertise, and infrastructure innovation? Join our high-performing team in Phoenix, AZ as a SUE Technician II and play a crucial role in mapping and protecting the unseen systems that keep our cities moving. At the heart of our work is precision, safety, and impact—and as a SUE Tech, you’ll be the boots-on-the-ground leader driving success in the field. From high-profile transportation corridors to evolving urban developments, your work will help engineers and designers make smarter, safer decisions every day. In this role you will work closely with Senior SUE Staff, Project Manager, and engineers to help identify utility conflicts using an array of technologies, including electromagnetic line locators, ground penetrating radar, GPS, conventional survey and vacuum excavation.

Join our Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) team, a branch of engineering that deals with mitigating risks associated with new infrastructure design and construction. We work closely with engineers and utility owners to help identify utility conflicts using an array of technologies, including electromagnetic line locators, ground penetrating radar, GPS, conventional survey and vacuum excavation. Our work requires a high level of precision and technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Workwith a team of talented individuals to help tackle a wide variety of projects.


• Read and interpret utility records, as-built and survey drawings and highway design plans.


• Designate existing utilities using electromagnetic and geophysical technologies.


• Operate and drive a vacuum excavation truck and perform test holes to expose utilities.


• Utilize appropriate maintenance of traffic.


• Call “One-Call” tickets.


• Coordinate survey work in relation with SUE.


• Supervise activities of field crew.


• Train junior crew members.


• Represent Colliers Engineering & Design in the field and communicate/coordinate with utility companies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year experience in using electromagnetic and geophysical designating technologies.


• 5+ years of experience preferred.


• Experience with VAC Truck preferred.


• Must be able to quickly grasp new technologies.


• Should have basic computer skills and be able to learn and understand new software.


• Need to have a high level of reading comprehension and communication skills.


• Should enjoy working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.


• Need to be able to occasionally travel out of town and work overtime.


• Should be able to walk long distances of several miles daily.


• Will sometimes be lifting heavy equipment up to 80 lbs.


• Need to have good driving skills and a clean driving record.


• Must prioritize the safety of yourself and others.


• May need to work nights/weekends.


• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.