SUE Technician III - Field Lead & Training Pro

Colliers Engineering & Design; Biddeford (ME); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a SUE Technician III to join our SUE Services team in New England. This role supports identifying utility conflicts using electromagnetic and geophysical technologies and involves field work, data collection, and collaboration with engineers and utility owners.

You should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, comfort with outdoor work in varying weather, and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience using electromagnetic and geophysical designating technologies.
• Experience with vacuum excavation preferred.
• Must grasp new technologies quickly.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Proficient communication and internal collaboration skills.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Occasional travel, overtime as needed.
• Ability to walk long distances daily and lift up to 80 lbs.
• Good driving skills and clean driving record.
• Safety focused and able to work nights/weekends.
• English literacy for job communications.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team on a wide variety of projects.
• Read and interpret utility records, as-built and survey drawings.
• Designate existing utilities using electromagnetic and geophysical methods.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Discipline Leads on project needs.
• Operate and drive a vacuum excavation truck and perform test holes.
• Utilize maintenance of traffic as required.
• Call 'One-Call' tickets.
• Coordinate survey work with SUE activities.
• Supervise field crew activities.
• Train junior crew members.
• Represent Colliers Engineering & Design in the field with utility companies and clients.

Skills

Electromagnetic & geophysical tech

Communication & collaboration

Adaptability to new tech

Outdoors work endurance

Driving skills & clean record

Tools

Vacuum excavation

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a SUE Technician III to join our SUE Services team in New England. This role supports identifying utility conflicts using electromagnetic and geophysical technologies and involves field work, data collection, and collaboration with engineers and utility owners.

You should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, comfort with outdoor work in varying weather, and the ability to travel.