SUE Technician 2

Bateman Civil Survey•Apex, NC

2d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

This role is field-based and involves conducting on-site investigations to identify, designate, and map underground utilities using geophysical locating equipment. The SUE Technician 2 will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and efficient utility data collection for engineering and construction projects.

Requirements

This is primarily a traveling position, requiring up to six weeks at a time.
High school diploma required; technical training or an associate’s degree in surveying, GIS, or civil engineering is a plus.
2-4 years of field experience in utility locating, surveying, or subsurface utility engineering.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

Conduct utility designation, verification, and mapping using electromagnetic (EM) locators, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and other geophysical tools.
Perform field investigations to identify and classify underground utilities per ASCE 38-22 standards.
Operate and maintain subsurface utility locating equipment and GPS data collection devices.
Work alongside SUE Analyst to collect and integrate SUE data into project deliverables.
Provide real-time field documentation, sketches, and reports for utility data findings.
Assist with vacuum excavation (potholing) to expose utilities when necessary.
Communicate with project managers, surveyors, engineers, and utility owners regarding utility conflicts and findings.
Provide mentorship and professional development to junior field employees.
Ensure field safety compliance, following OSHA and company safety protocols.
Provide training and guidance to SUE/Survey Tech I as needed.