SUE Technician III

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Wilmington, NC is seeking a SUE Technician III to join our Utilities/Energy team. You will apply electromagnetic and geophysical methods to designate existing utilities, read records, and coordinate survey work on a range of projects.

This role requires at least five years of utility location experience, the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, occasional travel, and a focus on safety. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in utility designating/locating
• Ability to quickly grasp new technologies
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software
• Excellent reading and communication skills
• Enjoy outdoor work in various weather conditions
• Occasional travel and overtime may be required
• Ability to walk long distances daily
• Lifting up to 80 lbs; maintain a clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Work with a team on diverse projects
• Read utility records, as-built drawings and highway plans
• Designate utilities using EM and geophysical tech
• Operate vacuum excavation truck and expose utilities
• Maintain traffic control measures
• Submit One-Call tickets
• Coordinate survey work with SUE
• Supervise field crew activities
• Train junior crew members
• Represent Colliers in the field coordinating with utility companies

Skills

Utility locating

EM locating

Survey coordination

Vacuum excavation

Field supervision

Safety awareness

Tools

Electromagnetic locators

Ground-penetrating radar

GPS surveying

Vacuum excavation

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a SUE Technician III based in our Wilmington, NC office!

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is 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.

Help power our future! Join our Utilities/Energy team of design professionals who provide a host of services that include 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, electric substations and projects. Committed to delivering safe and sustainable solutions, let Collier’s Engineering & Design accelerate YOUR success!

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 in the field and communicate/coordinate with utility companies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 year experience providing utility designating/locating services.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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
• A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week

• 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