SUE Technician II

Colliers Engineering & Design; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a SUE Technician II in Phoenix, AZ to map and protect utility systems. You will work with Senior SUE Staff, Project Manager and engineers using electromagnetic locators, ground penetrating radar, GPS and vacuum excavation to identify utilities and support project decisions.

Join a team focused on precision, safety, and impact, with opportunities to supervise field crews and train junior staff while supporting a broad portfolio of transportation and

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with electromagnetic and geophysical locating technologies.
• 5+ years experience preferred.
• VAC Truck experience preferred.
• Must be able to quickly grasp new technologies.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret utility records, as-built and survey drawings.
• Designate existing utilities using electromagnetic and geophysical technologies.
• Operate and drive a vacuum excavation truck and perform test holes.
• 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 with utility companies.

Skills

EM/geophysical locating

SUE field operations

Vacuum excavation

Reading utility records

Tools

VAC Truck

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.

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

• Work with 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.