SUE Technician: Subsurface Utility Mapping & Field Ops

M&S Engineering LLC; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Overnight travel opportunities

Job summary

Sherwood Surveying & S.U.E., LLC is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineer (SUE) Technician in The Woodlands, TX to designate buried utilities using advanced geophysical technologies. This role involves interpreting subsurface data in the field and in processing, with strict safety adherence and client-aligned outcomes.

The position requires traveling overnight across Texas, operating SUE equipment, and supporting both Surveying and SUE duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• Ability to work outside in all seasons for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel overnight to various parts of Texas.
• The ability to effectively communicate with all fellow employees both in written and verbal format.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required. NO EXCEPTIONS
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of all crew members, clients, and the public.
• Working knowledge of utility line locating equipment (SUE designating).
• Research utility company records and use this information to perform field observations.
• Understanding of project goals, scope of work and client expectations.
• Excavates utilities and follows all applicable guidelines for scope of work.
• Safe operation of company vehicle.
• Operates and maintains Surveying and SUE equipment.
• Interpret subsurface information in the field and during post processing.
• Communicates findings and analysis.
• Will require overnight travel out of town.
• Maintains a professional image.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Supports both Surveying and SUE departments. Requires cross training of both Surveying and SUE duties.

Skills

Field observations

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or higher preferred

Tools

Utility line locating equipment

SUE equipment operation

Job description

Sherwood Surveying & S.U.E., LLC is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineer (SUE) Technician in The Woodlands, TX to designate buried utilities using advanced geophysical technologies. This role involves interpreting subsurface data in the field and in processing, with strict safety adherence and client-aligned outcomes.

The position requires traveling overnight across Texas, operating SUE equipment, and supporting both Surveying and SUE duties.