SUE Field Technician III

SAM, LLC•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI). By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment. Your Impact at SAM Designating all types of utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment, project field documentation and survey, and vacuum excavation to expose utilities Obtains and maintains all required safety certifications Manage individual 2D QL-B (2DB) & 3D QL-B (3DB) mapping projects, typically comprised of not more that (2) independent crews/teams Selects and applies non-standard surfacegeophysical equipment and accessories to accurately designate complex public and private underground utility systems for 2DB & 3DB mapping projects Collects data for and completes vault diagram forms for 3DB mapping projects Acts as “lead” on crews employing vacuum excavators and associated equipment to excavate and backfill test holes on existing utilities at deeper than average depths and/or under other than average conditions Employs total station survey equipment to collect horizontal data for 2DB mapping projects and QL-A test holes Employs RTK GPR survey equipment to collect horizontal and vertical data for 3DB mapping projects Employs automatic or digital levels and associated equipment to collect vertical data from structures associated with gravity flow utility systems Collects data for and completes Structures Data Reports for structures associated with gravity flow utility systems Coordinates with clients, utility owners, property owners, etc. in the field Coordinates with providers of traffic control, off duty officers, saw cutting and other 3rd party services in the field. Advanced comprehension and interpretation of planimetric and design plans, profiles and cross sections, utility records, etc.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Ability to travel for extended periods of time
Thorough understanding of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels
(4-5) years of SUE field experience preferred
Experience working as a “lead” on SUE QL-A & QL-B field crew required
Experience working as a project level field supervisor on SUE QL-A & QL-B projects preferred

Nice To Haves

Survey experience preferred
Military experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Designating all types of utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment, project field documentation and survey, and vacuum excavation to expose utilities
Obtains and maintains all required safety certifications
Manage individual 2D QL-B (2DB) & 3D QL-B (3DB) mapping projects, typically comprised of not more that (2) independent crews/teams
Selects and applies non-standard surfacegeophysical equipment and accessories to accurately designate complex public and private underground utility systems for 2DB & 3DB mapping projects
Collects data for and completes vault diagram forms for 3DB mapping projects
Acts as “lead” on crews employing vacuum excavators and associated equipment to excavate and backfill test holes on existing utilities at deeper than average depths and/or under other than average conditions
Employs total station survey equipment to collect horizontal data for 2DB mapping projects and QL-A test holes
Employs RTK GPR survey equipment to collect horizontal and vertical data for 3DB mapping projects
Employs automatic or digital levels and associated equipment to collect vertical data from structures associated with gravity flow utility systems
Collects data for and completes Structures Data Reports for structures associated with gravity flow utility systems
Coordinates with clients, utility owners, property owners, etc. in the field
Coordinates with providers of traffic control, off duty officers, saw cutting and other 3rd party services in the field.
Advanced comprehension and interpretation of planimetric and design plans, profiles and cross sections, utility records, etc.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

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