SUE Technician III

NV5; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) is a provider of professional engineering and consulting services. We are seeking a SUE Technician III to support the Survey group in the Alachua, FL area.

This field-intensive role involves locating underground utilities and ensuring accurate records for project teams. You will supervise field crews, apply radio-detection and vacuum excavation, coordinate with clients and survey staff, and adhere to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience as a SUE Crew Chief/Technician.
• High School diploma.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise underground utility projects for clients such as FDOT, private developers and construction companies.
• Coordinate with clients and survey personnel to obtain existing documentation (utility records, construction plans, as-builts, RGB's, surveys, etc).
• Select and apply radio-detection, geophysical and other equipment to designate public and private underground utility lines.
• Utilize vacuum excavation equipment to expose underground utilities.
• Coordinate with clients, utility owners, property owners, etc. in the field.
• Follow all applicable safety standards.

Skills

SUE Crew Chief/Technician

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

SUE Technician III

Job Details

• Job ID: 2026-11884
• # of Openings: 1
• Location: US-FL-Alachua
• Category: Survey
• Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, program management and environmental markets. NV5 is an ENR Top 500 firm; we offer a full range of professional services in offices throughout the U.S.

We are looking for a SUE Technician III to support the Survey group.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities of this job include: designating and locating underground utilities such as water, gas, sewer force main, fiber, telephone, and electric.

• Supervise and manage underground utility projects for clients such as FDOT, private developers and construction companies
• Coordinate with clients and survey personnel to obtain existing documentation (utility records, construction plans, as-builts, RGB's, surveys, etc) on underground utilities
• Select and apply radio-detection, geophysical and other equipment to designate public and private underground utility lines
• Utilize vacuum excavation equipment to expose underground utilities
• Coordinate with clients, utility owners, property owners, etc. in the field
• Follow all applicable safety standards

Qualifications

Education/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years experience as a SUE Crew Chief/Technician
• High School diploma
• Good communication skills

Certifications/Licenses:

• Posses and/or obtain all required safety certifications
• Must pass mandatory DMV check

Work environment and physical demands of this position

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the organization), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• This position will be subject to indoor and outside environmental conditions, including weather conditions such as wet and /or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.
• Work will primarily be in the field involving long term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards at construction and project sites.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 10-12 hours a day on occasion.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

• NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.