SUE Technician: Subsurface Utility Hunter (GPR & Vacuum)

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company/

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a SUE Technician to perform subsurface utility investigations using GPR, electromagnetic locators, and vacuum excavation techniques, and to accurately locate utilities.

You will prepare field sketches, utility drawings, and as-built data, coordinate with project managers and field staff, and ensure safety protocols. Travel to multiple job sites and weather conditions are expected as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years experience in SUE, utility locating, or related field.
• Familiarity with QL-B, QL-C, QLD and QL-A methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform subsurface utility investigations using GPR, electromagnetic locators, and vacuum excavation techniques.
• Accurately locate and identify underground utilities (gas, electric, water, telecom).
• Prepare and interpret field sketches, utility drawings, and as-built data.

Skills

Subsurface utility investigations

GPR operation

QL-B/QL-C/QL-D/QL-A knowledge

Reading construction plans

Field reporting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPR equipment

Electromagnetic locators

Vacuum excavation equipment

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a SUE Technician to perform subsurface utility investigations using GPR, electromagnetic locators, and vacuum excavation techniques, and to accurately locate utilities.

You will prepare field sketches, utility drawings, and as-built data, coordinate with project managers and field staff, and ensure safety protocols. Travel to multiple job sites and weather conditions are expected as part of this role.