Senior SUE Technician

Bolton & Menk•Charlotte, NC

12h

About The Position

Bolton & Menk is hiring a Senior SUE Technician for its Emerging Markets & Services team. The role supports a growing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) practice serving transportation, municipal, water, energy, and land development projects throughout the United States. The technician locates, documents, and verifies underground utility infrastructure to support the planning, design, and construction of community infrastructure projects and to reduce project risk. The position is primarily field-based and involves collaboration with engineers, surveyors, utility owners, contractors, and other SUE professionals. The Senior SUE Technician performs field assignments on routine to moderately complex projects and leads crews on complex projects. Responsibilities include selecting and applying geophysical equipment, coordinating survey work, operating vacuum excavation equipment, maintaining vehicles and equipment, and supporting safe and accurate utility data collection. The role requires frequent travel to project sites and may involve extended periods away from home as project needs dictate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in utility locating, SUE, surveying, construction inspection, utility construction, or related field services.
Basic understanding of ASCE 38 standards and utility quality levels.
Knowledge of underground utility systems, including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure.
Ability to read maps, utility records, construction plans, and field documentation.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to travel frequently to project sites and work extended periods away from home as project needs dictate.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Geomatics, or a related field.
Experience operating geophysical utility locating equipment.
Experience with vacuum excavation equipment or utility exposure techniques.

Responsibilities

Perform SUE field assignments on routine to moderately complex projects.
Lead a field crew on complex projects.
Select and apply appropriate geophysical equipment to designate complex underground utility layouts accurately.
Maintain vehicles, work sites, and equipment.
Select and implement appropriate maintenance-of-traffic signage.
Work toward obtaining skills in the certification program required for advancement.
Operate a vacuum truck and related equipment, including a jackhammer, pogo-tamper, concrete saw, compressor blower, vacuum hose, air lance, and hand tools.
Represent and communicate on behalf of the company and crew when interacting with third parties in the field.
Coordinate and perform survey activities related to SUE work.
Supervise assigned crew activities and train other crew members.
Travel to facilities and other project-related locations as necessary.
Maintain confidentiality of company and client information.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan, with overtime compensation available to most employees.
Discretionary bonuses available to most employees.
Employee ownership through an ESOP, with 100% company-paid contributions.
401(k) match program.
Paid time off (PTO).
Volunteer time off (VTO).
Six paid company holidays.
Two floating personal holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Dependent care reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Health insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Life insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible schedules.
Career development opportunities.