SUE Technician: Utility Mapping & Field Ops

ESP Associates, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) match

PTO & Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental

Teladoc

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. in North Charleston, SC seeks a SUE Technician to advance utility designation work within a growing engineering firm. You will designate utilities, collect field data, photos, and sketches, and support field operations.

The role requires 1–3 years of field experience, knowledge of GPR and locating equipment, and willingness to travel. DOT/public utility experience is a plus; a clean MVR and background check are required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years field experience in utility designating.
• Previous experience designating utilities and researching records.
• Working knowledge of GPR, locating equipment, and vacuum excavation is a plus.
• Strong management and organizational skills in field operations.
• Experience with DOT, municipal, and/or public utility projects is a plus.
• Prepare field sketches, photos, daily checklists and timesheets; some travel.
• Surveying/drafting experience is a plus but not required.
• Must pass drug screen, background check, and have satisfactory MVR.

Responsibilities

• Designate utilities and perform records research for engineering projects.
• Document field sketches and photos and complete daily checklists.
• Operate field equipment and assist with site navigation.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Utility designating experience

1–3 years field experience

Management and organization

Travel readiness

Drug screen/background check/driving

Tools

Ground Penetrating Radar

Electromagnetic locating equipment

Vacuum excavation equipment

Job description

ESP Associates, Inc. in North Charleston, SC seeks a SUE Technician to advance utility designation work within a growing engineering firm. You will designate utilities, collect field data, photos, and sketches, and support field operations.

The role requires 1–3 years of field experience, knowledge of GPR and locating equipment, and willingness to travel. DOT/public utility experience is a plus; a clean MVR and background check are required.