SUE Technician III

KCI; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a field technician responsible for locating underground utilities, performing field measurements, and documenting daily activities. The role requires safety focus, a valid driver's license, and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Ideal candidates have experience with GPR, surveying, CADD and SUE is a plus, with a commitment to safe field practices and accurate field sketches. This position supports projects across the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum excavation truck and related equipment safely.
• Designate/locate underground utilities and create field sketches.
• Document daily activities and perform records research.
• Experience with utility locating is required; 2+ years preferred.
• Knowledge of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is a plus.
• Understand basic traffic control and safety around traffic.
• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), surveying, CADD experience is a plus.

Skills

Utility locating

Field measurements

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPR

CADD

Surveying

Job description

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee‑owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world‑class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

The Company

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting‑edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning. KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

Kci Benefits Information

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career. We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THIS FIELD BASED POSITION.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Target candidate may be required to operate and maintain a vacuum excavation truck and related equipment safely and efficiently
• Possess the ability to designate/locate a variety of underground utilities, create legible field sketches, simple mathematics, field measurements, document daily activities, and perform records research.
• This position is similar to a utility locator or utility designator and requires minimum of 2 years of utility locating or designating using many types of pipe and cable locating devices
• Experience with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is preferred
• Understanding basic traffic control and the hazards associated with working in and around traffic and follow safety precautions
• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Surveying, CADD, and vacuum excavation truck experience a plus.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education and/or Skills Required

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
• Highschool Diploma/GED

Certificates, Licenses, And/or Registrations Required

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to maintain required certifications.
• Pre‑employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.