SUE Technician 2

Bateman Civil Survey•Apex, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bateman Civil Survey is a land surveying and civil engineering firm headquartered in Apex, North Carolina, providing services across North Carolina and the East Coast. The company emphasizes customer satisfaction, employee well-being, teamwork, and adopting new equipment and technology. The SUE Technician 2 is a field-based role involving on-site investigations to identify, designate, and map underground utilities using geophysical locating equipment. The position supports accurate utility data collection for engineering and construction projects and includes field documentation, coordination with project teams and utility owners, safety compliance, and guidance for junior field employees.

Requirements

High school diploma.
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.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or an associate’s degree in surveying, GIS, or civil engineering.

Responsibilities

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