Underground Utility Locator (SUE)

HMB Professional Engineers, LLC; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) Plan and Match

Health, vision, dental insurance

Job summary

HMB Professional Engineers, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking an Underground Utility Locator with 5+ years of utility locating experience to join our Construction/CEI team. You will map utilities, operate locating equipment, and support cross‑training within the Utilities Group.

The role requires reading utility maps, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel; occasional night work and outdoor conditions apply. We offer a competitive hourly rate and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience locating utilities.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps and prints.
• Willing to cross-train as part of the Survey Field Team.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Criminal background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Locate, identify, and map location and depths of utilities (underground and overhead).
• Operate detection equipment to locate and mark underground facilities.
• Perform QA/QC checks.
• Coordinate with Utilities Group Manager and survey field staff.
• Assist as needed on projects within the team.

Skills

Utility locating

Read utility maps

Travel flexible

Outdoor work

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

vLoc Series 2 Locator

Ground penetrating radar

Job description

Description

HMB Professional Engineers is seeking an Underground Utility Locator to join our team and help us expand our SUE capabilities. The right candidate will have 5+ years of experience in locating underground utilities using a variety of locating methods. This position will be part of our Utility Coordination Team and will be cross trained to develop other skills within the group.

Department

Construction/CEI

Location

Nashville, TN

Compensation

$25.00 - $29.00 / hour

Key Responsibilities

• Locate, identify, and map location and depths of utilities (underground and overhead)
• Operate detection equipment to locate and mark underground facilities
• Perform QA/QC checks
• Perform assignments under the direction of the Utilities Group Manager and assists as needed
• Coordinate and work with survey field crews and other office staff
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience with vLoc Series 2 Locator (or similar) or ground penetrating radar
• 5+ years of experience in utility locating
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps and prints to identify underground utilities
• Familiar with 811 and contacts associated with utilities
• Willing to be cross trained as a member of the Survey Field Team
• The ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, to bend and stoop, and to lift heavy items is essential; it is also sometimes necessary to enter manholes
• Available to travel as needed, Monday – Friday
• Occasional night work may be required
• Willing and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Self-motivated with little or no supervision
• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma, or G.E.D. equivalent
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work schedule
• Ability to work hybrid work schedule
• Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.