SUE Field Technician II

Bolton & Menk•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Bolton & Menk is seeking a SUE Field Technician II to join its Emerging Markets & Services team and support a growing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) practice serving transportation, municipal, water, energy, and land development projects throughout the United States. The role is primarily field-based and involves locating, documenting, and verifying underground utility infrastructure to support community infrastructure planning, design, and construction. The technician collaborates with engineers, surveyors, utility owners, contractors, and other SUE professionals to deliver accurate utility data and reduce project risk. The position performs SUE field assignments on routine to moderately complex projects, supporting safe and accurate collection of underground utility information. Work includes utility designation and documentation, assisting with surveying and mapping, vacuum excavation to expose and verify utilities, operating and maintaining vehicles and specialized field equipment, assisting with traffic control, and maintaining project records. Frequent travel to project sites is required, including extended periods away from home as project needs dictate. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the start of employment without current or future visa sponsorship. Bolton & Menk will not provide visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training extensions for STEM students.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in utility locating, Subsurface Utility Engineering (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 in outdoor environments and 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.
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

Designate and document existing underground utilities using geophysical locating equipment and industry standards, including ASCE 38-22 Quality Levels.
Assist with utility surveying, mapping, and utility data collection to support accurate project deliverables.
Operate vacuum excavation equipment to safely expose and verify underground utility locations.
Operate and maintain company vehicles, vacuum trucks, and specialized field equipment, including utility locating devices, compressors, air lances, concrete saws, and hand tools.
Assist in implementing approved traffic control plans and follow applicable safety requirements during field operations.
Maintain accurate project documentation, field notes, and records while protecting company and client information.
Travel frequently to project sites and other project-related locations as necessary to support project delivery.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan; overtime compensation is available to most employees.
Discretionary bonuses available to most employees.
Employee ownership through 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.