SUE Technician III

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a SUE Technician III to enhance their Subsurface Utility Engineering team. This role involves utilizing advanced locating technologies, supervising projects, and coordinating survey activities. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in electromagnetic locating and demonstrate strong communication skills. Join a positive work culture that values growth and teamwork while contributing to impactful engineering projects.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental and military leave

Education reimbursements

Professional license bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with locating technologies.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 80 lbs.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a talented team on diverse projects.
• Operate vacuum excavation trucks and perform test holes.
• Train junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Ability to learn new technologies

Ability to work outdoors

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a SUE Technician III to join our SUE Services team! Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is a branch of engineering that mitigates risks associated with new infrastructure design and construction. We work closely with engineers and utility owners to identify utility conflicts using technologies such as electromagnetic line locators, ground penetrating radar, GPS, conventional survey, and vacuum excavation. Our work demands high precision and technical skill.

Help power our future! Join our Utilities/Energy team, providing services including feasibility studies, detailed engineering design, surveying, permitting, land acquisition, asset management, SUE, construction management, and more for renewable energy, oil and gas, electric transmission and distribution, and substations. Committed to safe and sustainable solutions, Colliers Engineering & Design aims to accelerate YOUR success!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a talented team on diverse projects.
• Read and interpret utility records, as-built drawings, survey data, and highway plans.
• Designate utilities using electromagnetic and geophysical technologies.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Discipline Leads regarding project needs.
• Operate vacuum excavation trucks and perform test holes to expose utilities.
• Implement appropriate traffic maintenance.
• Call “One-Call” tickets.
• Coordinate survey work with SUE activities.
• Supervise field crew activities.
• Train junior team members.
• Represent Colliers Engineering & Design in the field, communicating with utility companies and clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with electromagnetic and geophysical locating technologies.
• Vacuum excavation experience preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Basic computer skills and aptitude for learning new software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Enjoy working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel out of town and work overtime as needed.
• Ability to walk several miles daily.
• Capability to lift heavy equipment up to 80 lbs.
• Good driving skills with a clean record.
• Prioritize safety at all times.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding English for effective communication.

Note: A pre-employment drug screen is required, along with participation in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.

Compensation: $31-$43/hr DOQ

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our employees are our greatest resource. We provide a safe, comfortable work environment, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a societal impact through our projects and company activities.

Our benefits include: company-paid medical, dental, and vision; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; a 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid parental and military leave; referral bonuses; professional license bonuses; and overtime compensation for billable hours exceeding 40 per week.

We foster a culture supporting personal and professional growth through education reimbursements, in-house courses, mentorship, wellness programs, Women’s Organization, and philanthropic activities.

Apply today to join our team and help you Accelerate Your Success!