Underground Utility Locator

Timmons Group; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Timmons Group is seeking an Underground Utility Locator for our Survey Group in Ashburn, VA. This position involves marking underground utilities for projects and may include both in-office and field work. Candidates should ideally have five years of experience and a valid NC driver license.

The role includes responsibilities such as utilizing electromagnetic equipment for utility designation, maintaining survey equipment, and ensuring project success. The estimated compensation is between $21 and $28 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Underground Utility Experience and field survey experience is ideal.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a federal security clearance.
• Valid NC driver license and a good driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides underground utility flagging using electromagnetic equipment.
• Marks utilities with flags and/or paint and produces a sketch.
• Oversees maintenance of survey equipment, supplies, and vehicle.

Skills

Underground utility flagging designation

Robotic total stations

GPS technology

Clear understanding of ASCE 38-02 standards

AutoCAD

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

electromagnet equipment

data collectors

Job description

Job Description

Timmons Group is currently seeking an Underground Utility Locator to join our Survey Group located in our Ashburn, VA office location. The Underground Utility Locator assists the survey crew by locating and marking underground utilities for various projects. This position can be an in-office and field combination for the right candidate.

Essential duties and Responsibilities

• Provides underground utility flagging “designation” with proficiency utilizing electromagnet equipment and other geophysical means
• Designates all utility line types of conductive or non-conductive materials including water, sewer, gas, electric, fiber optic, PVC, and all other underground facilities that would affect an excavation of a site
• Marks utilities with flags and/or paint and produces a sketch of results for future use by the client
• May be required to learn how to establish survey control and perform locations of utility designation markings using conventional survey equipment including robotic total stations and RTK GPS technology
• Oversees maintenance of survey equipment, supplies and vehicle
• Candidate must be able to work in a team environment, and be willing to work independently on occasion

Skills/Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of SUE designation and field survey experience is ideal
• Clear understanding of ASCE 38-02 standards and quality levels and their applications
• Experience with robotic total stations, data collectors and GPS is preferred
• Must be able to obtain and hold a federal security clearance
• AutoCAD experience a plus
• Valid NC driver license and a good driving record required
• Must be willing to travel on occasion

Compensation

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $21/hr.-$28/hr. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials and role complexity.

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.